Definition
Definition of cracklings - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
foodRare US crispy bits left after rendering animal fatRare US
- She sprinkled cracklings over the salad for extra crunch.
- The chef used cracklings to garnish the soup.
- Cracklings added a savory flavor to the dish.
Origin of cracklings
English, crackle (to make a series of small sharp noises) + -ing (noun suffix)
Terms with cracklings included in their meaning
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fried plantains
dish made from fried green plantains mashed with garlic and pork cracklings
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- French:grattons, ...
- German:Grieben, ...
- Italian:ciccioli, ...
- Spanish:chicharrones, ...
- Portuguese:torresmos, ...
- Chinese:猪油渣, ...
- Japanese:クラックリング, ...
- Arabic:قِطَع مَقْلِيَّة مِن الدُّهْن, ...
- Hebrew:פֵּרוּרֵי שׁוּמָן, ...
- Russian:шкварки, ...
- Ukrainian:шкварки, ...
- Hindi:चिचड़े, ...
Definition of crackling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
soundmaking small, sharp, repeated sounds
- The crackling fire warmed the room.
2.
energyfull of energy and excitement
- The crackling atmosphere at the concert was unforgettable.
Noun
1.
soundsmall, sharp, repeated cracking sounds
- The crackling of the fire was soothing.
2.
meat toppingUK crispy skin from roasted porkUK
- The crackling on the roast was delicious.
3.
frying bitsTECH. residue after rendering animal fatTECH.
- The crackling was used in the recipe.
Images of crackling
crispy skin from roasted pork 
residue after rendering animal fat
Origin of crackling
Old Norse, krak (to crack)
Examples of crackling in a sentence
We heard the crackling sound of the radio in the distance. The crackling energy in the room was palpable. His crackling enthusiasm was contagious. The crackling of leaves underfoot was loud. I heard the crackling of the radio in the distance. She savored the crackling with her meal.
The chef's secret to perfect crackling is a hot oven. She sprinkled crackling over the salad for texture. Crackling added a rich flavor to the dish.
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- French:crépitant, crépitement, ...
- German:knisternd, Knistern, ...
- Italian:scoppiettante, crepitio, ...
- Spanish:crepitante, crepitación, ...
- Portuguese:crepitante, estalido, ...
- Chinese:噼啪作响, 噼啪声, ...
- Japanese:パチパチと音を立てる, パチパチ音, ...
- Arabic:مُتَفَقِّع, طقطقة, ...
- Hebrew:מְפַצְפֵּץ, פִּצְפּוּץ, ...
- Russian:потрескивающий, треск, ...
- Ukrainian:тріскучий, тріск, ...
- Hindi:चटचटाता, चटचटाहट, ...
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