crackle: Meaning and Definition of

crack•le

1. to make slight, sudden, sharp noises, rapidly repeated.
2. to form a network of fine cracks on the surface.
3. (of ceramic glaze) to craze.
4. to exhibit liveliness, vibrancy, anticipation, etc.: The play crackled with wit.

1. to cause to crackle.
2. to break with a crackling noise.
3. to craze (ceramic glaze).

1. the act of crackling.
2. a crackling noise.
3. a network of fine cracks, as in the glaze of some kinds of porcelain.
4. crackleware.