crackerjack Meaning & Definition
What Does Crackerjack Mean?
Crackerjack is used as an adjective meaning Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality. It is also used to mean Expert, top-rated or high-performing. As a noun, it means An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person. As a noun, it means The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
Crackerjack at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | jimdandy and jimhickey |
| Plural | crackerjacks |
| Comparative / superlative | more crackerjack, most crackerjack |
Crackerjack Definition (Adjective)
- Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.
- Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
Crackerjack as a Noun
- An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
- An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
Adjective
- Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
Noun
- The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
- A U.S. Navy sailor.
- Alternative form of cracker jack; popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.
Noun
- (in the plural) The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
- Popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.
Adjective
- Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy, following the sailor uniform worn by Sailor Jack on boxes of Cracker Jack snacks.
Synonyms of Crackerjack
Antonyms of Crackerjack
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Crackerjack in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
crackerjack (comparative more crackerjack, superlative most crackerjack)
crackerjack (plural crackerjacks)
crackerjack (not comparable)
crackerjack (countable and uncountable, plural crackerjacks)
Words That Rhyme With Crackerjack
Origin of Crackerjack
Origin 1: From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).
Origin 2: From the trademark Cracker Jack popcorn snack featuring a blue sailor-suited man on the box.
How Do You Say Crackerjack?
You say crackerjack as //ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Crackerjack
Is crackerjack an adjective or a noun?
Crackerjack is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for crackerjack?
Words with a similar meaning to crackerjack include jimdandy and jimhickey. See the full list of crackerjack synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of crackerjack?
The plural of crackerjack is crackerjacks.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of crackerjack?
The comparative form is more crackerjack and the superlative form is most crackerjack.