crackerjack
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Definition
- Noun:
- Something excellent of its kind: A "crackerjack" is a person or thing that is exceptionally good, outstanding, or first-rate within its category.
- Someone excellent of their kind: A "crackerjack" can also refer to a person who is extremely skilled, talented, or proficient at something.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- That new smartphone is a real crackerjack; it has all the latest features.
- She's a crackerjack at solving complex math problems.
- The chef prepared a crackerjack of a meal for the guests.
Advanced Usage
- "Crackerjack of a [noun]": This is a common idiomatic construction used to emphasize the exceptional quality of the person or thing being described.
- He's a crackerjack of a lawyer, winning every case.
- They built a crackerjack of a team for the project.
Variants and Related Words
- Jim-dandy (noun): A direct synonym for "crackerjack," meaning something or someone excellent. This term is more informal and dated.
- That old car is a real jim-dandy.
Synonyms
- Expert: A person with a high level of knowledge or skill.
- Ace: Someone who is very skilled at a particular activity.
- Whiz: A person who is remarkably skilled or knowledgeable.
- Top-notch: Of the highest quality; excellent.
Related Phrases
- Crackerjack box: Historically, this refers to a popular brand of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts sold in a box that included a small prize. The brand name "Cracker Jack" has contributed to the word's association with something prized or excellent.
- Finding that rare coin was like getting a prize from a Crackerjack box.
Notes on Meaning
The term "crackerjack" is informal and often conveys a sense of enthusiastic approval. It can describe both objects and people. Its usage is more common in American English.
Noun
- something excellent of its kind
- the bike was a jimdandy
- someone excellent of their kind
- he's a jimdandy of a soldier