Cracker Definition & Meaning

cracker
noun
  1. a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet
  2. a poor White person in the southern United States
  3. a programmer who cracks (gains unauthorized access to) computers, typically to do malicious things; "crackers are often mistakenly called hackers"
  4. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
  5. a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends

"Cracker" in song lyrics

See how cracker is used in real songs:

  • "Caviar, wine with a cracker"
    415 — Lavish
  • "The way I polly for the cracker"
    Asheru f/ Agent 006 — If I Die
  • "Lyrically, but I gang bang the track, chop sling like Cracker"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ LL Cool J — Ill Bomb

Usage tips for "cracker"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cracker" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cracker to find words that pair well.

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