crackling

crack-ling · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A series of light, sharp sounds.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of crackle.

  3. 3.

    The crisp, fatty skin of roasted pork.

  4. 4.

    Static noise in audio transmission.

Related words

See also: crackle, fire, pork, sizzling
Synonyms: popping, sizzling

Etymology

From "crackle" + "-ing" suffix. The culinary sense developed from the sound the skin makes when roasted.