Noun | Excellence / Energy
Encyclopedia of British Slang
CRACKER
Noun | Neutral | Excellence / Energy
CRACKER Pronunciation: /’krk-?/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Excellence / Energy
Core Definition
A cracker means:
Something excellent
A lively person
Linguistic Origins
Likely linked to crack, meaning lively or impressive.
Used in British speech since the 19th century.
Usage Contexts
Match:
Absolute cracker.
Person:
Hes a cracker.
Final Assessment
Cracker captures vibrant excellence.
Energetically.
EXPANDED ENTRY 249
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
