English Explanatory Dictionary

cracking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
  2. The formation of cracks on a surface.
  3. The production of a crack sound.
adj
  1. That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
  2. Great; excellent.
  3. Enjoyable.
adv
  1. Very, usually associated with praise.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of crack

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹækɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-cracking.wav

Word forms

cracking crackings

Etymology

From Middle English crakynge.

Synonyms

crackerjack

Related words

wisecracking wit-cracking

Derived words

anticracking hydrocracking Isocracking macrocracking mud cracking noncracking quiet cracking safecracking steam cracking thermocracking get cracking
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