adjective Uncommon

crackers

Crackers (adjective) means British informal: crazy or insane. Example: “You'd be crackers to turn down that job offer.”

adjective

British informal: crazy or insane.

"You'd be crackers to turn down that job offer."

How to use crackers

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrazy or out of one's mind, used mainly in British English.

When to use it

Informal.

UK vs US

This slang sense is mostly British; American English would more likely use "crazy" or "nuts."

more crackers comparative, most crackers superlative

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You'd be _____ to turn down that job offer.

Originally British naval slang linking "firecrackers" to something going off in someone's head — "he's gone crackers" meaning he's lost his mind.

What does “crackers” mean?

The word “crackers” means british informal: crazy or insane. In plain terms, crazy or out of one's mind, used mainly in British English.

How do you use “crackers” in a sentence?

Here is “crackers” used in a sentence: “You'd be crackers to turn down that job offer.”

What part of speech is “crackers”?

“Crackers” is an adjective.

Is “crackers” a common word?

“Crackers” is an uncommon word in modern English.