To make a crackling or popping sound; to crackle with short, sharp sounds.
From Latin 'crepitare' (to crackle/rattle), frequentative of 'crepare' (to crack/snap). A campfire crepitates. Bubble wrap crepitates. Bacon crepitates.
The VERB for crackling! Fires crepitate, popcorn crepitates, bubble wrap crepitates, and bacon definitely crepitates! It's the most satisfying category of sound in the universe! 🔥ðŸ¿ðŸ¥“ Everything delicious or cozy CREPITATES!
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