Cracking Definition

cracking
adjective
  1. very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
noun
  1. a sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig"
  2. the act of cracking something
  3. the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

"Cracking" in song lyrics

See how cracking is used in real songs:

  • "Muay Thai elbow and jaws cracking"
    60 Second Assassin f/ 12 O'Clock, Chi-King, Timbo King — Clockz N' Kingz
  • "Chips for the stacking, hoes wanna know what's cracking"
    Above The Law f/ Jayo Felony — X.O. Wit Me
  • "Flake bubbler, known to keep the block cracking"
    Big Mello f/ Scoopa-Star, D-Man — Bone Hard

Usage tips for "cracking"

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