cracking
word
/ˈkɹækɪŋ/
KRA-king
/kɹˈækɪŋ/
KRA-king
Definition
An informal British adjective meaning very good, enjoyable, or impressive. It is used to show strong approval of a person, thing, event, or idea.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British and informal. Common before nouns, as in 'a cracking game' or 'a cracking idea'. Do not confuse it with the literal participle from 'crack', which can describe something breaking or making sharp sounds in other contexts.
Spanish: excelente - genialPortuguese (BR): excelente - incrívelPortuguese (PT): excelente - fantásticoChinese (Simplified): 极好的 - 棒极了的Chinese (Traditional): 極好的 - 棒極了的Hindi: शानदार - बेहतरीनArabic: رائع - ممتازBengali: দারুণ - অসাধারণRussian: отличный - шикарныйJapanese: 素晴らしい - 最高のVietnamese: tuyệt vời - xuất sắcKorean: 끝내주는 - 멋진Turkish: harika - müthişUrdu: زبردست - شاندارIndonesian: hebat - luar biasa
Example Sentences
That was a cracking movie.
basic
She had a cracking idea.
basic
We had a cracking time at the beach.
basic
They put on a cracking show last night.
natural
He’s a cracking teacher, honestly.
natural
That sounds like a cracking plan to me.
natural