Definition of CRACKERJACK

crackerjack

Meanings

Plural: crackerjacks

Noun

  • someone excellent of their kind
  • something excellent of its kind
  • An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
  • An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
  • The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
  • A U.S. Navy sailor.
  • Popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.

Adj

  • Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.
  • Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
  • Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy.

Origin / Etymology

From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).

Synonyms

jimdandy, jimhickey

Scrabble Score: 32

crackerjack is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crackerjack is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crackerjack is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 37

crackerjack is a valid Words With Friends word