firecracker
noun
Simple meaning
Firework made up of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fyerkrakerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfaɪɚkɹækɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
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.
slang
An individual who is quick-tempered, rambunctious, or unpredictable.
slang
A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
Used this way, firecracker is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- banger , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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