cracklings
nounUK /ˈkræk.lɪŋz/
US /ˈkræk.lɪŋz/
Cracklings are crispy pieces of cooked animal fat or skin that you can eat.
Grandma sprinkled cracklings on top of the cornbread.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The crisp, browned skin of roasted pork.
The roast had a layer of golden cracklings on top.
3. The sound of something making small, sharp snapping noises.
The cracklings of the fire kept us warm all night.
4. Small, dry, crunchy pieces of food.
He topped the salad with cracklings of fried onions.