firecracker
Firecracker (noun) means a small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations. Example: “Children set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year.”
How to use firecracker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small noisy explosive, or informally, a lively and spirited person.
The "energetic person" sense is informal.
Word forms
firecrackers plural
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Etymology
A compound of fire and cracker, describing the sharp cracking bang it produces.
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What does “firecracker” mean?
The word “firecracker” means a small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations. In plain terms, a small noisy explosive, or informally, a lively and spirited person.
How do you pronounce “firecracker”?
“Firecracker” is pronounced FEYE-uh-kra-kuh (/ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “firecracker” in a sentence?
Here is “firecracker” used in a sentence: “Children set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year.”
What part of speech is “firecracker”?
“Firecracker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “firecracker” have?
“Firecracker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small paper-wrapped explosive that makes a loud bang, used for celebrations.