cracking

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/ˈkɹækɪŋ/

noun 3adj 3adv 1

Collocations

ADJ.

drunk, fierce, good, sure

VERB + CRACKING

fizzing, get, hacking, heard, let's, like, need, sign

CRACKING + NOUN

bloke, knuckles, mugs, nut, pace, sunflower

PREP.

down, on, up, with

ADV.

always, really

Definitions

noun

The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.

The formation of cracks on a surface.

The production of a crack sound.

the crackings of whips

adj

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

From the spot where the body lay came a fierce fizzing and cracking sound, which ceased, however, before the fumes had cleared away.

Great; excellent.

Near-synonym: crackerjack

The race started at a cracking pace.

Enjoyable.

We had a cracking time.

Near the back of the concourse is a piano, [...]. Explains Reeve: "It was donated by a lady who had written to me. My Duty Manager at the time had a qualification and so was able to restore it to full working order. I've heard some cracking tunes on it."

adv

Very, usually associated with praise.

It was a cracking good show.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the act of cracking something

noun — a sudden sharp noise

adjective — very good

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

the crackings of whips

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From the spot where the body lay came a fierce fizzing and cracking sound, which ceased, however, before the fumes had cleared away.

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Near-synonym: crackerjack

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The race started at a cracking pace.

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It was a cracking good show.

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The cracking sound startled us.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, cracking is marked as colloquial, British. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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