Meaning of the word cracker in English

What does cracker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cracker

US /ˈkræk.ɚ/

UK /ˈkræk.ɚ/

a thin, flat, savory biscuit, typically eaten with cheese or other toppings

Example:

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She spread cheese on a cracker.

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We had soup and crackers for lunch.

Synonym:

biscuit wafer rusk

a firework that explodes with a sharp, loud noise

Example:

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The children lit a small cracker, and it popped loudly.

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New Year's Eve is often celebrated with fireworks and crackers.

Synonym:

firework banger popper

a person who breaks into computer systems, typically with malicious intent

Example:

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The company hired a cybersecurity expert to protect against crackers.

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A notorious cracker was arrested for breaching government systems.

Synonym:

hacker cybercriminal intruder

(derogatory) a poor white person, especially one living in the rural southern US

Example:

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The term 'cracker' is considered offensive when used to describe people.

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Historically, 'cracker' was used to refer to poor white laborers in the South.

Synonym:

redneck hillbilly white trash

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