crackle etymology

Etymology

The word "crackle" is derived from the Middle English word "crakel," which in turn is derived from the Old English word "cracian," meaning "to crack."

Meaning

1. To make a series of sharp, short sounds, like those made by burning wood or fried food.
2. To sound or speak with a rough, grating voice.
3. To break into small cracks or crevices.
4. To become covered in small cracks.
5. A sharp, short sound, like that made by burning wood or fried food.
6. The sound of a rough, grating voice.
7. A small crack or crevice.

Origin

The word "crackle" has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It was originally an onomatopoeic word, meaning "to make a cracking or crackling sound." The word "cracian," from which "crackle" is derived, is of Germanic origin and is related to the words "kreischen" (German), "kraken" (Dutch), and "krake" (Old Norse), all of which mean "to crack or creak."

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