1. To make a series of short, sharp sounds.

   1. The fire will crackle if you add more wood to it.
   2. The radio began to crackle, and then the broadcast was interrupted due to weather.

2. To have energy and excitement; to be full of life and enthusiasm.

   1. The team will crackle with excitement before the big game.
   2. The opening night performance did crackle with energy and creativity, captivating the audience.

1. To cause something to make a series of short, sharp sounds.

   1. She did crackle the paper in her hands.
   2. The static electricity crackled the air as the storm approached our location.

1. A series of short, sharp sounds.

   1. I like the crackle of a wood fire.
   2. There was a loud crackle when the power line snapped during the storm last night.

2. A state of excitement or energy.

   1. There's a crackle in the air before the show.
   2. The debate had a certain crackle, and everyone was on the edge of their seats.