Crepitate

/ˈkrɛpɪteɪt/ verb

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.

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