crackly
Like dry leaves
Crackly describes sounds that snap and pop irregularly—the texture of a fire, a vinyl record, or a poor phone connection: The crackly radio signal kept cutting out.
It can also describe dry surfaces that make such sounds when touched or broken: crackly autumn leaves, crackly parchment.
Liable to shatter
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
- dryFree from moisture
- parchedExtremely dry or thirsty
- flakyCrumbly or unreliable
papery · crunchy · crumbly · delicate · withered · desiccated · parchment · autumn leaves
Unwelcome involvement in affairs
- white noiseConstant random sound
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- distortionTwisting from original state
- transmissionSending of information
signal · hiss · fuzz · buzz · hum · frequency · airwaves · feedback
Soft crackling noise
- poppingShort explosive sound
- snappingBreaking with sharp sound
- crunchingLoud breaking sound
- sizzlingHissing from heat
splintering · shattering · tinkling · rattling · crumpling · hissing · fizzing · scraping
Thin fried tuber slices
- baconCured smoked pork
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- popcornHeated grain that puffs
- cornflakesToasted grain breakfast food
cereal · nachos · biscotti · pretzels · croutons · pita chips · rice cakes · granola
brittle
Liable to shatter
flaky · papery · crunchy · crumbly · delicate · withered · desiccated · parchment · autumn leaves · dead leaves
interference
Unwelcome involvement in affairs
- white noiseConstant random sound
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- distortionTwisting from original state
transmission · signal · hiss · fuzz · buzz · hum · frequency · airwaves · feedback · AM
rustling
Soft crackling noise
sizzling · splintering · shattering · tinkling · rattling · crumpling · hissing · fizzing · scraping · grating
potato chips
Thin fried tuber slices
cornflakes · cereal · nachos · biscotti · pretzels · croutons · pita chips · rice cakes · granola · tacos
cracklysmooth
Without roughness or difficulty
silent · quiet · hushed · soft · continuous
- crack upLaugh uncontrollably
- cracking upLaughing until helpless
- crack of dawnEarliest morning light
- crack openBreak to reveal contents
- cracked openPartially forced apart
- crack downEnforce rules more strictly
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