How to Pronounce "cracked up as"
expression
KRAKT-uhp-AZ or KRAKT-uhp-EZ
krakt-UP-az
Definition
If something is 'not as cracked up as' people say, it means it is not as good or impressive as people claim. Usually used for things or people that are considered overrated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹækt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
kɹˈækt/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAKT-uhp-AZ or KRAKT-uhp-EZ
UK
krakt-UP-az
Listen in Context
The movie wasn't cracked up as everyone said it would be.
This restaurant is not as cracked up as people think.
He's not really cracked up as a great chef.
The vacation spot wasn't all it was cracked up as online.