Firecracker

Quick meaning: Firecracker is a noun meaning A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

Meaning

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

More Meanings

1. (slang) A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.
2. (slang) An individual who is quick-tempered, rambunctious, or unpredictable.

Example Sentences

She said she was awakened abruptly Friday night by the kid next door setting off a firecracker.

Jude Bellingham became the nation’s second youngest World Cup scorer behind Michael Owen when he started the rout – the centrepiece of a performance of power, skill and precision – while Bukayo Saka deserved his two goals, the first a firecracker, as he radiated menace with his every involvement.

Word Forms

• firecrackers
• fire-cracker

Synonyms for firecracker

Depending on context, synonyms include banger, cracker.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include banger, cracker, petard, gun, pistol, stinger.

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