Crackers: meaning, definitions and examples

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crackers

[ ˈkrækərz ]

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food

Crackers are thin, crisp biscuits that are typically eaten with cheese or other toppings. They are often served as a snack or appetizer.

Synonyms

biscuits, crisps, snacks

Examples of usage

I like to eat crackers with my soup.
She brought a plate of crackers and cheese to the party.

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slang

In informal English, "crackers" can also be used to describe someone who is crazy or mentally unstable.

Synonyms

crazy, insane, mad

Examples of usage

He's completely crackers if he thinks that plan will work.
I must have been crackers to believe him.

Translations

Translations of the word "crackers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biscoitos

🇮🇳 पटाखे

🇩🇪 Kräcker

🇮🇩 kerupuk

🇺🇦 крекери

🇵🇱 krakersy

🇯🇵 クラッカー

🇫🇷 biscuits salés

🇪🇸 galletas saladas

🇹🇷 kraker

🇰🇷 크래커

🇸🇦 بسكويت مملح

🇨🇿 krekry

🇸🇰 krekery

🇨🇳 饼干

🇸🇮 krekerji

🇮🇸 kex

🇰🇿 крекерлер

🇬🇪 კრეკერი

🇦🇿 krakerlər

🇲🇽 galletas saladas

Word origin

The word 'crackers' originated in the early 18th century, coming from the Middle English 'craken', meaning 'to make a sharp noise'. The term was originally used to describe loud or boisterous individuals, but over time, it evolved to refer to the crispy biscuits we know today.

See also: crack, cracked, cracker, cracking, crackle, crackling, crackly.