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爆竹 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • firecracker noun A small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.

Senses

爆竹 is used for these senses in English:

  • firecracker 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.
  • petard (historical) A small, hat-shaped explosive device, used to breach a door or wall.

firecracker — full definition

  1. noun A small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.
  2. noun An exciting, energetic, or unpredictable person.
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