Definition of crackling Crackling

/kɹæˈklɪŋ/ - [krakling] - crack•ling

We found 9 definitions of crackling from 4 different sources.

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What does crackling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

crackling - the sharp sound of snapping noises
  crackle, crepitation
  noise incomprehensibility resulting from irrelevant information or meaningless facts or remarks; "all the noise in his speech concealed the fact that he didn't have anything to say"
crackling - the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
  greaves
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • crackling (Noun)
    Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and crispens.
  • crackling (Noun)
    The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.
  • crackling (Verb)
    Present participle of crackle.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • crackling (n.)
    The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.
  • crackling (n.)
    The well-browned, crisp rind of roasted pork.
  • crackling (n.)
    Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.

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  • crackling, noun.

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