English Explanatory Dictionary

crackerjack

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk/ En-au-crackerjack.ogg

Word forms

crackerjack more crackerjack most crackerjack crackajack crack-a-jack cracker-jack cracker jack crackerjacks

Etymology

From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).

Synonyms

cracking
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