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crackerjack

adj
/ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk/US

Etymology

From the trademark Cracker Jack popcorn snack featuring a blue sailor-suited man on the box.

  1. derived from jaque
  2. derived from jacke
  3. inherited from jakke
  4. formed as crackerjack — “crack + -er + jack”

Definitions

  1. Exceptionally fine or excellent

    Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.

    • Near-synonym: cracking

  2. Expert, top-rated or high-performing.

    • Near-synonym: cracking

  3. An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.

  4. ›+ 5 more definitions

    1. An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).

    2. Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue…

      Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy.

    3. The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.

    4. A U.S. Navy sailor.

    5. Alternative form of cracker jack

      Alternative form of cracker jack; popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.

      • "Here, here's the popcorn man," Sid said as a vendor passed, pushing a cart. Sid bought a package of crackerjack and opened it while Mickey jumped up and down, unable to wait.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA