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Definition of crackly

crackly

/ˈkræk.li/
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crackly Lexical Profile

crackly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Making or characterized by a rapid succession of slight, sharp snapping noises, especially due to static or poor audio transmission.

Example

"We could barely understand the pilot's announcement over the crackly intercom."

2

Dry, crisp, or brittle enough to crackle when touched, bent, or stepped on, or covered with a network of fine cracks.

Example

"The children walked across the yard, crunching the dry, crackly autumn leaves beneath their boots."

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• Rhymes for crackly

• Nearby Words

cracking
crackle
crackling
crackly
crackpot
crackup
cradle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crackly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crackly
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