crackling
Crackling (noun) means the crisp, crunchy rind left on roast pork after cooking. Example: “Everyone fought over the last piece of crackling on the Sunday roast.”
How to use crackling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the crunchy skin on roast pork, or a repeated series of small popping sounds.
Word forms
cracklings plural
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Everyone fought over the last piece of _____ on the Sunday roast.
Etymology
Formed from crackle plus the ending "-ing", describing the ongoing sound or the crisped skin.
Synonyms
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What does “crackling” mean?
The word “crackling” means the crisp, crunchy rind left on roast pork after cooking. In plain terms, either the crunchy skin on roast pork, or a repeated series of small popping sounds.
How do you pronounce “crackling”?
“Crackling” is pronounced KRAK-lihng (/ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crackling” in a sentence?
Here is “crackling” used in a sentence: “Everyone fought over the last piece of crackling on the Sunday roast.”
What is another word for “crackling”?
Words with a similar meaning to “crackling” include cracklin(s).
What part of speech is “crackling”?
“Crackling” is a noun.
How many meanings does “crackling” have?
“Crackling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the crisp, crunchy rind left on roast pork after cooking.