Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈfaɪəˌkɹækə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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.
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She said she was awakened abruptly Friday night by the kid next door setting off a firecracker.
A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.
Usage- Slang
Someone or something that is exciting, energetic, or unpredictable.
Usage- Slang
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More examples (1)
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.
Noun
firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
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