Cracking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cracking is a noun meaning The formation of cracks on a surface.
Meaning
The formation of cracks on a surface.
More Meanings
- The production of a crack sound.
- That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
- (colloquial) Great; excellent.
- (colloquial) Enjoyable.
- (British) Very, usually associated with praise.
- present participle and gerund of crack
- (organic chemistry, petrochemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
Example Sentences
the crackings of whips
We had a cracking time.
Near-synonym: crackerjack
It was a cracking good show.
Word Forms
- crackings
Synonyms for cracking
Depending on context, synonyms include crackerjack, keen, good, cool, crack, great.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cool, peachy, swell, fracture, smashing, great.
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