Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firecracker

/ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: fire-crack-er
IPA: /ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

noun

A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.

Slang

noun

Someone or something that is exciting, energetic, or unpredictable.

Slang

Example Sentences

"She said she was awakened abruptly Friday night by the kid next door setting off a firecracker."
"Jude Bellingham became the nation’s second youngest World Cup scorer behind Michael Owen when he started the rout – the centrepiece of a performance of power, skill and precision – while Bukayo Saka deserved his two goals, the first a firecracker, as he radiated menace with his every involvement."

Etymology

From fire + cracker.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/
British English: /ˈfaɪəˌkɹækə/

Usage

Slang

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Food.

Inflected Forms

firecrackers (plural) fire-cracker (alternative)

Phrases

firecracker chicken firecracker flower firecracker plant wet firecracker

Frequently Paired Words

fireworks

Synonyms

cracker banger

Questions

How do you pronounce firecracker?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/.
What does firecracker mean?: A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.
Where does firecracker come from?: From fire + cracker.

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