cracker

• Usado no inglês britânico como gíria para descrever alguém ou algo excelente ou de primeira qualidade.

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.

   Excelente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaceeliteexcellentexpertfirst-classfirst-ratemasteroutstandingskilledstellarsuperbtop-notch

• Substantivo com vários sentidos: biscoito fino e crocante, geralmente salgado, servido com queijo ou patês; termo pejorativo para pessoa branca e pobre no sul dos Estados Unidos; programador que invade computadores sem autorização; pequeno explosivo de festa que estala; ou artefato surpresa que estoura ao ser puxado.

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.

   Biscoito salgado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbiscuitsaltinesoda 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.

   Termo depreciativo para branco pobre

   • 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.

   Sinônimospeckerwoodredneck

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.

   Sinônimosattackerhackerintruder

   Antônimosdefenderguardianprotector

4. Small explosive fireworkB1formal

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

   Traque

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

   Sinônimosbangerfirecrackersquib

5. Party favor that popsB1formalbritish

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

   Bombinha de festa

   • 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.

   Sinônimossnapper