crackly.html - v. & n.
--v.

intr. make a repeated slight cracking sound (radio crackled; fire was crackling).

--n.

1 such a sound.
2 a paintwork, china, or glass decorated with a pattern of minute surface cracks. b the smooth surface of such paintwork etc.

crackly adj. [CRACK + -LE(4)]

crackly.html - n.
1 the crisp skin of roast pork.
2 joc. or offens. attractive women regarded collectively as objects of sexual desire.

bit of crackling colloq. an attractive woman.

crackly.html - See: HARD NUT TO CRACK or TOUGH NUT TO CRACK.

crackly.html - {v. phr.}, {informal} To get obedience or cooperation by threats of punishment. * /If the children won't behave when I reason with them, I have to crack the whip./

crackly.html - {v. phr.}, {slang} To open a book in order to study. - Usually used with a negative. * /John did not crack a book until the night before the exam./ * /Many students think they can pass without cracking a book./

crackly.html - {v. phr.} To open a new bottle of alcoholic beverage. * /On birthdays it is customary to crack a bottle and offer one's best wishes./