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Crackling Definition & Meaning

crackling
noun
  1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
  2. the sharp sound of snapping noises

"Crackling" in song lyrics

See how crackling is used in real songs:

  • "When the kid wasn't napping she was always laughing, I felt jumpy, my bran was crackling"
    Princess Superstar — My Machine
  • "Like turntable crackling"
    Quest Rah — Legend of a Fighter
  • "sparkling crackling"
    Swollen Members f/ Brady, Tony Da Skitzo — Paradise Lost

Usage tips for "crackling"

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Frequently asked questions

What does crackling mean?
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered the sharp sound of snapping noises
What part of speech is crackling?
Crackling is a noun.
How many definitions does crackling have?
Crackling has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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