crackly

American  

[krak-lee] / ˈkræk li /

adjective

cracklier, crackliest

1. apt to crackle.

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Etymology

Origin of crackly

First recorded in 1600–10; crackle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

One authority reported that a "crackly phone line" had been used as a reason for an immediate permit - even though it had been known about for weeks.

From BBC

Dollops of candied citrus gleam like jewels, Turbinado sugar crowns the loaf with a satisfyingly crackly crust, and the coffee whispers beneath it all, cutting through sweetness and coaxing out the pumpkin’s earthy depth.

From Salon

It’s endlessly adaptable, deeply flavorful, and that crispy, crackly skin is a built-in celebration.

From Salon

The soundtrack is actual vinyl—crackly, charming, blessedly free of Spotify commercials for paper towels.

From Salon

What saved him was music: the sound of the Beatles singing She Loves You out of a crackly transistor radio transformed his life.

From BBC