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
- Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
- An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
- An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
- (US, slang, in the plural) The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
- (US, slang) A U.S. Navy sailor.
- (US, uncountable) Alternative form of cracker jack; popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.
- (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
- crackajack
- cracker-jack
- cracker jack
- crackerjacks
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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