crickling1
/ˈkrɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈkrɪklɪŋ/rare
noun
A thin, sharp crackling sound.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Dee (1527–1609), mathematician, astrologer, and antiquary. Alteration of crackling, probably with imitative motivation, the higher vowel being intended to convey a sharper cracking sound.
crickling2
/ˈkrɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈkrɪklɪŋ/adjective
That makes a succession of thin, sharp sounds; that crickles.
Origin
Late 19th century. From crickle + -ing.