Cracker: meaning, definitions and examples

Generally used to refer to a thin, crisp wafer or biscuit, often used as a base for cheese, spreads, or eaten plain. Commonly served at parties or as a snack.

• I brought some cheese and crackers for the party
• She always keeps a box of crackers in her desk for a quick snack

In American English, it refers to a soft bread roll often served with meals, especially breakfast. In British English, it is a sweet or savory baked good that is crisp and typically eaten as a snack.

• American: We had biscuits and gravy for breakfast
• British: Would you like a biscuit with your tea?

A very thin, crisp, often sweet cookie. Wafers are commonly layered with cream or used in desserts.

• The ice cream sandwich had a layer of chocolate wafers
• She enjoyed eating vanilla wafers with her coffee

A type of plain, salted cracker that is typically dry and flaky. Often used as a remedy for an upset stomach or as a light snack.

• He ate some soda crackers to soothe his upset stomach
• Soda crackers go well with soup

This also refers to a type of thin, crisp baked food, not related to computing. This is a different context entirely.

• He spread cheese on the cracker before eating it

Generally used for someone who uses technical skills to gain unauthorized access to systems. It can have a neutral or even positive connotation when referring to someone who solves technical problems in a clever way.

• The hacker found a vulnerability in the software and reported it to the developers

This term specifically highlights the illegal aspect of someone's actions in the digital world, often used in legal and media contexts.

• The cybercriminal was arrested for stealing personal information and selling it on the dark web

This denotes someone who illegally enters a place, not necessarily related to computers. It often has a negative connotation.

• The intruder broke into the house while the family was on vacation

This term can be used informally to describe someone very skilled at something. However, it can also refer to a derogatory term in some contexts, so it should be used with caution.

• She's a real cracker when it comes to solving puzzles
• He's a cracker on the soccer field

Ace is often used to describe someone who is very talented or excels in a specific area, like sports or academics. The term has a positive connotation.

• He's an ace pitcher in baseball
• She was the ace student in her class