v.
Pronunciation: ' kra-k ə l
Function: verb
Inflected Form: crack · led ; crack · ling \ -k( ə -)li ŋ \
Etymology: frequentative of 1 crack
Date: circa 1560
intransitive verb
1 a : to make small sharp sudden repeated noises <the fire crackle s on the hearth> b : to show animation : SPARKLE <the essays crackle with wit>
2 : CRAZE 3
transitive verb : to crush or crack with snapping noises
– crack · ling · ly adverb