"crackly" meaning in English

See crackly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: cracklier [comparative], crackliest [superlative]
Etymology: From crackle + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crackle|y}} crackle + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} crackly (comparative cracklier, superlative crackliest)
  1. Involving or producing a crackle. Translations (involving or producing a crackle): καπυρός (kapurós) (Ancient Greek)

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