crackly
adjectiveUK /ˈkræk.li/
US /ˈkræk.li/
Making small sharp sounds like something is snapping or popping.
The old radio made a crackly noise when we turned it on.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a rough, dry texture that makes small sounds when touched.
The crackly leaves crunched under our feet in the autumn.
3. Of a voice or sound, rough and slightly broken.
Grandpa's crackly voice came through the telephone.
4. Covered with tiny cracks on the surface.
The crackly paint on the old door was peeling off.