Crackly
(adjective)
Having a sound or texture that is rough or has a series of small cracks or fissures.
Origin:
The word 'crackly' is derived from the word 'crack', which refers to a sharp, abrupt noise. the term is used to describe a sound or texture that is rough or has a series of small cracks or fissures.
Examples:
- The crackly leaves of the dried-out plant crunched underfoot.
- The old vinyl record produced a crackly sound when played on the turntable.
- The surface of the lake was crackly, frozen solid after the cold winter night.
- The crackly bark of the tree provided a habitat for insects and other small creatures.
- The fire crackled and popped, sending crackly sparks up into the night sky.