crackling

[krak-ling, -luhn]

noun

1. the making of slight cracking sounds rapidly repeated.

2. the crisp browned skin or rind of roast pork.

3. Southern U.S.,  Usually cracklings. the crisp residue left when fat, especially hog or chicken fat, is rendered.

crackling

/ ˈkræklɪŋ /

noun

1. the crisp browned skin of roast pork

Word History and Origins

Origin of crackling¹

First recorded in 1540–50; crackle + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The delegation from the U.K. fled their pavilion, abandoning coffee and snacks after a hole appeared in the tent roof, lightning crackling in the sky.

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I practically choke on my own saliva—the lines, edges, and indentations of my palm pattern are now crackling orange, like embers on a grill.

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Only then, with the captain well fed and drowsy by the crackling fire, did Madame Babushkinov casually mention that there had been news, such wonderful news, nothing short of a miracle!

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Gibbs drove out, with the fires lighting the way and the crackling of the radio keeping him updated.

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These include a recipe for crackling bread that begins, “First, catch your pig.”

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