Word
crackling
Phoneticscrack·ling, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɹækɫɪŋ/
UK/kɹˈæklɪŋ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a very small amount of something, especially a tiny piece of food or a small amount of money. It is an old-fashioned word that people rarely use today.
n. a minute quantity or particle, particularly of food or money.
Examples
“He spent every crackling of his savings on a new hat.”
“The old man had not a single crackling of gold left in his pocket after the long winter.”
“In the era of barter, a single crackling of salt could be traded for a loaf of bread, illustrating the extreme scarcity of essential goods during the siege.”
Examples
simple
“He spent every crackling of his savings on a new hat.”
contextual
“The old man had not a single crackling of gold left in his pocket after the long winter.”
complex
“In the era of barter, a single crackling of salt could be traded for a loaf of bread, illustrating the extreme scarcity of essential goods during the siege.”
Real-World Examples
“Half an hour before kick-off the Den was already crackling with a rare kind of energy.” “Simon soon picks up a handheld CRT device to help with sneaking - a clever updated version of another staple of the Silent Hill series: the crackling radio.” Etymology
By surface analysis, crackle + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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