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cracking

noun · adjective · adverb

Simple meaning

Very, usually associated with praise.

Pronunciation

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kraking

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkɹækɪŋ

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. The production of a crack sound.

  2. The formation of cracks on a surface.

adjective

  1. colloquial

    Great; excellent.

  2. colloquial

    Enjoyable.

  3. That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.

adverb

  1. british

    Very, usually associated with praise.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “We heard a loud cracking noise when the branch fell.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Cracks / production

cracking sound

Whereby

get cracking

Other combinations

voice crackingcatalytic crackingthermal crackingstress crackingprevent crackingcracking process

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Inflected forms

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  • crackverbBase word

    Become fractured.

Word family

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  • crackernounPerson or profession

    A thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening.

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