The sixpences do not "bang" in this country: they crepitate, they crackle, as though shot from a Maxim quick-firer.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
The portions containing air are of a light brick-red colour, and crepitate under the finger.
"Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology"
W. G. Aitchison Robertson