crepitar — meaning in English

English meaning

• crackle noun A series of small, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
• crepitate verb To crackle or make a crackling noise.

Senses

crepitar is used for these senses in English:

• crackle (intransitive) To make a prolonged, frequent cracking sound which sounds like fizzing or popping.
• crepitate To crackle, to make a crackling sound.

crackle — full definition

1. noun A series of small, sharp popping or snapping sounds.
2. verb To make a series of small popping or snapping sounds.
3. verb To be full of tension, energy, or emotion.

crepitate — full definition

1. verb To crackle or make a crackling noise.
2. verb To make a crackling sound, as diseased lungs, some arthritic joints or broken bones can do.
3. verb (informal) To pass wind.

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