SINCE 1828
cracker
noun
crack·er
| \ ˈkra-kər
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Definition of cracker
2
: something that makes a cracking or snapping noise: such as
a
: firecracker
b
: the snapping end of a whiplash : snapper
c
: a paper holder for a party favor that pops when the ends are pulled sharply
4
: a dry thin crispy baked bread product that may be leavened or unleavened
5a
offensive
—used as an insulting and contemptuous term for a poor, white, usually Southern person
b
sometimes offensive
: a native or resident of Florida or Georgia
—used as a nickname
6
: the equipment in which cracking (as of petroleum) is carried out
7
: hacker sense 4
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More Definitions for cracker
cracker
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cracker
: a dry, thin baked food that is made of flour and water and is often eaten with cheese
: a person who can crack something (such as a safe or a secret code)
chiefly British
: a colorful paper tube that holds small gifts and that opens with a loud noise when the ends are pulled
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cracker
noun
crack·er
| \ ˈkra-kər
\
\
Kids Definition of cracker
: a dry thin baked food made of flour and water
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