Crack
- A joke, mockery, a scornful remark.
- Someone who stands out, excels at something.
- A pleasant time spent, an amusing moment.
It comes from the Irish word craic, which means exactly a good time spent in entertainment.
Cracker
Something or someone with remarkable abilities or qualities.
Crackers
Mad, insane, crazy, unbalanced.
Crazy, mad (figurative).
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