CRACKER


Meaning of CRACKER in English

n.1 a paper cylinder both ends of which are pulled at Christmas etc. making a sharp noise and releasing a small toy etc.

2 a firework exploding with a sharp noise.

3 (usu. in pl.) an instrument for cracking (nutcrackers).

4 a thin dry biscuit often eaten with cheese.

5 sl. Brit. a notable or attractive person.

6 US a biscuit.

7 US offens. poor White.

Phrases and idioms:

cracker-barrel US (of philosophy etc.) homespun; unsophisticated.

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.