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单词 crickling
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Definition of crickling in English:

crickling

noun ˈkrɪk(ə)lɪŋˈkrɪklɪŋ
rare
  • A thin, sharp crackling sound.

adjective ˈkrɪk(ə)lɪŋˈkrɪklɪŋ
  • That makes a succession of thin, sharp sounds; that crickles.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Dee (1527–1609), mathematician, astrologer, and antiquary. Alteration of crackling, probably with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound
late 19th century. From crickle + -ing.

Definition of crickling in US English:

crickling

noun
rare
  • A thin, sharp crackling sound.

adjective
  • That makes a succession of thin, sharp sounds; that crickles.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Dee (1527–1609), mathematician, astrologer, and antiquary. Alteration of crackling, probably with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound<br>late 19th century. From crickle + -ing.

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