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Crackle

usgb/ˈkrækl/Volume
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Heating Sounds

Use 'crackle' to describe the distinct sound made by things like wood in a fire when they're heated.

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I threw another log on the fire and it began to crackle.
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Energetic Atmospheres

'Crackle' can express the lively feeling of a place filled with excitement or activity.

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The room crackled with the energy of the bustling crowd.
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Figurative Use

Metaphorically, 'crackle' might be used to describe a person who is very lively or full of energy.

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Grandma's eyes crackled with mischief as she told her story.
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