to make slight, sudden, sharp noises, rapidly repeated.

to form a network of fine cracks on the surface.

(of ceramic glaze) to craze.

to exhibit liveliness, vibrancy, anticipation, etc.

The play crackled with wit.

to cause to crackle.

to break with a crackling noise.

to craze (ceramic glaze).

the act of crackling.

a crackling noise.

a network of fine cracks, as in the glaze of some kinds of porcelain.

crackleware.

verb

crepitate , splutter , sputter , break , crackling , crinkle , decrepitate.--n. crepitation , noise , snap , sound , sparkle