cracker

• يُستخدم في الإنجليزية البريطانية بمعنى عاميّ لوصف شخص أو شيء بأنه ممتاز أو من الطراز الأول.

Used in British English as slang to describe someone or something as excellent or first-rate.

1. Excellent or first-rateB2informalbritish

   Used informally to describe something of very high quality or skill.

   ممتاز

   • He is a crack shot with a rifle.
   • She is a crack player on the tennis team.
   • That was a crack performance by the band.

   المرادفاتaceeliteexcellentexpertfirst-classfirst-ratemasteroutstandingskilledstellarsuperbtop-notch

• اسم متعدد المعاني: بسكويت رقيق مقرمش يؤكل غالبًا مع الجبن أو اللحوم المفرومة؛ مصطلح تحقيري للرجل الأبيض الفقير في جنوب الولايات المتحدة؛ مخترق حاسوب أو مبرمج يتسلل إلى الأنظمة دون إذن؛ أو مفرقعة صغيرة تنفجر عند شدها.

A noun with multiple meanings: a thin, crisp wafer often eaten with cheese or spreads; a derogatory term for a poor White person in the southern United States; a programmer who gains unauthorized access to computers; a small explosive firework; or a party favor that pops when pulled apart.

1. Thin crisp biscuitA1formalculinary

   A thin, dry, crisp food item made from flour and water, often eaten with cheese or spreads.

   بسكويت مقرمش

   • She served cheese and crackers as an appetizer.
   • He ate a cracker with peanut butter for a snack.
   • The children enjoyed a box of salty crackers.

   المرادفاتbiscuitsaltinesoda crackerwater biscuit

2. Offensive term for a poor white personC1slangamerican

   A derogatory slang term used in the southern United States to refer to a poor white person.

   وصف مهين للفقراء البيض

   • The term 'cracker' is considered highly offensive in many contexts.
   • Historically, the word was used as a slur against poor white farmers.
   • Using 'cracker' as an insult is generally unacceptable today.

   المرادفاتpeckerwoodredneck

3. Malicious computer hackerB2informalIT

   A person who breaks into computer systems without authorization, often with malicious intent.

   مخترق حاسوب

   • The cracker stole sensitive data from the company's server.
   • Security experts work to protect networks from crackers.
   • A cracker can cause significant damage to digital infrastructure.

   المرادفاتattackerhackerintruder

   الأضدادdefenderguardianprotector

4. Small explosive fireworkB1formal

   A firework that makes a loud popping or cracking sound when ignited.

   مفرقعة نارية

   • Children lit crackers during the New Year celebration.
   • The cracker exploded with a loud bang.
   • Fireworks displays often include colorful crackers.

   المرادفاتbangerfirecrackersquib

5. Party favor that popsB1formalbritish

   A paper tube that makes a popping sound when pulled apart, often containing a small toy or candy.

   مفرقعة ورقية

   • We pulled Christmas crackers at the dinner table.
   • Each cracker contained a paper crown and a joke.
   • The children were excited to open their party crackers.

   المرادفاتsnapper