adjective

crackerjack

KRAKD-zhak

Crackerjack (adjective) means Exceptionally skilled or excellent. Example: “She's a crackerjack negotiator who never loses a deal.”

adjective

Exceptionally skilled or excellent.

"She's a crackerjack negotiator who never loses a deal."

noun

A person or thing of excellent quality.

"That mechanic is a real crackerjack when it comes to engines."

How to use crackerjack

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTop-notch, excellent, or someone who is very good at what they do.

When to use it

A bit old-fashioned in tone, but still understood as high praise.

Common pairings

crackerjack team crackerjack performance

more crackerjack comparative, crackerjacks plural, most crackerjack superlative

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She's a _____ negotiator who never loses a deal.

From crack (meaning "excellent" or "skilled") + jack ("man"); also the name of a popular caramel-coated popcorn snack, Cracker Jack.

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What does “crackerjack” mean?

The word “crackerjack” means exceptionally skilled or excellent. In plain terms, top-notch, excellent, or someone who is very good at what they do.

How do you pronounce “crackerjack”?

“Crackerjack” is pronounced KRAKD-zhak (/ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk/ in IPA).

How do you use “crackerjack” in a sentence?

Here is “crackerjack” used in a sentence: “She's a crackerjack negotiator who never loses a deal.”

What part of speech is “crackerjack”?

Depending on how it is used, “crackerjack” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “crackerjack” have?

“Crackerjack” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: exceptionally skilled or excellent.