crackers

• Adjetivo británico informal que significa loco, chiflado o extremadamente entusiasmado con algo.

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.

   chiflado o excéntrico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbattybonkerscrackedcrazyderangedeccentricmadnutsunhinged

   Antónimosbalancedrationalsanesensiblestable

• Sustantivo con varios sentidos: una galleta fina y crujiente, a menudo servida con queso o patés; un término despectivo para un blanco pobre del sur de Estados Unidos; un programador que accede a sistemas informáticos sin autorización; un pequeño petardo; o un artículo festivo que explota al abrirse.

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.

   Galleta salada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbiscuitsaltinesoda 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.

   blanco pobre (término despectivo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimospeckerwoodredneck

3. Malicious computer hackerB2informalIT

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

   Pirata informático malintencionado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattackerhackerintruder

   Antónimosdefenderguardianprotector

4. Small explosive fireworkB1formal

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

   petardo pequeño

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

   Sinónimosbangerfirecrackersquib

5. Party favor that popsB1formalbritish

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

   Petaquilla o caja sorpresa

   • 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.

   Sinónimossnapper