cracked

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
  2. verb make a very sharp explosive sound
  3. verb make a sharp sound

Etymology

See crack. The origin of the slang sense “skilled (at a game)” is disputed, but may derive from the much older term crack shot (“one who is skilled at shooting”). Compare cracking, crackerjack.

Synonyms

crack, check, break

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