crackers

• Informelles britisches Adjektiv, das verrückt, wahnsinnig oder ganz verrückt nach etwas bedeutet.

An informal British adjective meaning crazy, mad, or very enthusiastic about something.

1. Mentally unstable or eccentricB2slangbritish

   Used informally to describe someone who is crazy, eccentric, or mentally unbalanced.

   Verrückt

   • He's gone completely crackers after losing his job.
   • Don't listen to him, he's a bit crackers.
   • She acts totally crackers sometimes, but she's harmless.

   Synonymebattybonkerscrackedcrazyderangedeccentricmadnutsunhinged

   Antonymebalancedrationalsanesensiblestable

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein dünner, knuspriger Keks, oft mit Käse oder Aufstrich gegessen; abwertend für einen armen Weißen im Süden der USA; ein Programmierer, der unbefugt auf Computer zugreift; ein kleiner Knallkörper; oder ein festlicher Überraschungsknaller, der beim Auseinanderziehen knallt.

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.

   Cracker

   • 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.

   Synonymebiscuitsaltinesoda 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.

   Abwertende Bezeichnung für einen armen Weißen

   • 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.

   Synonymepeckerwoodredneck

3. Malicious computer hackerB2informalIT

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

   Cracker

   • 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.

   Synonymeattackerhackerintruder

   Antonymedefenderguardianprotector

4. Small explosive fireworkB1formal

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

   Knaller

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

   Synonymebangerfirecrackersquib

5. Party favor that popsB1formalbritish

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

   Knallbonbon

   • 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.

   Synonymesnapper