1. Brittle; easily broken or crumbled.
Usage: Chiefly dialectal or regional (U.S. Midwest and South)

1. A brittle candy made with nuts and caramelized sugar.
Usage: Often used in compounds like 'peanut brickle'

Examples

• The old pottery was so brickle that it shattered when dropped.
• The autumn leaves became brickle and crumbled underfoot.
• She bought a bag of almond brickle at the candy store.
• The peanut brickle was sweet and crunchy.
• The dried wood felt brickle to the touch.
• Brickle candy is a popular homemade treat during the holidays.