cracker

• En anglais britannique, utilisé comme argot pour décrire quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'excellent ou de première qualité.

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.

   excellent, de premier ordre

   • 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.

   Synonymesaceeliteexcellentexpertfirst-classfirst-ratemasteroutstandingskilledstellarsuperbtop-notch

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : biscuit sec et croustillant, souvent servi avec du fromage ou des pâtes à tartiner ; terme péjoratif désignant un Blanc pauvre du sud des États-Unis ; programmeur qui accède à des ordinateurs sans autorisation ; petite pétard explosif ; ou surprise de fête qui éclate avec un bruit sec.

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.

   biscuit sec salé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbiscuitsaltinesoda 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.

   Blanc pauvre (insulte)

   • 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.

   Synonymespeckerwoodredneck

3. Malicious computer hackerB2informalIT

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

   Pirate informatique malveillant

   • 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.

   Synonymesattackerhackerintruder

   Antonymesdefenderguardianprotector

4. Small explosive fireworkB1formal

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

   Pétard

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

   Synonymesbangerfirecrackersquib

5. Party favor that popsB1formalbritish

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

   Cracker de Noël

   • 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.

   Synonymessnapper