Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crepitar

verb
/krɛˈpɪtɑr/
Definition
to crackle or sizzle
Examples
  • The campfire began to crepitar as the logs caught fire.
  • The bacon crepitou in the pan, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
Meaning
The sound made by something that is breaking or bursting; often used to describe the sound of fire or frying food.
Synonyms
  • crackle
  • sizzle
  • snap
  • pop