ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Crackerjack

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Crackerjack is an adjective meaning Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.

Meaning

Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.

More Meanings

  1. Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
  2. An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
  3. An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
  4. (US, slang, in the plural) The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
  5. (US, slang) A U.S. Navy sailor.
  6. (US, uncountable) Alternative form of cracker jack; popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.
  7. (US, slang) Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: cracking
"Here, here's the popcorn man," Sid said as a vendor passed, pushing a cart. Sid bought a package of crackerjack and opened it while Mickey jumped up and down, unable to wait.

Word Forms

Synonyms for crackerjack

Depending on context, synonyms include cracking, jimdandy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jimdandy, ace, cracker jack, crackajack, crack-a-jack, crack.

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