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Crackerjack \Crack"er*jack`\, n. [also spelled {crackerjack}.]
[prob. from crack jack, a man.]
1. An individual of marked ability or excellence, esp. in
some sport; as, he is a crackajack at tennis. [Slang]

Syn: jimdandy, jimhickey.
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]

2. A preparation of popped corn, candied and pressed into
small cakes. The name Cracker Jack(TM) is now a trademark
for a similar confection. [U. S.]
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]

3. something excellent of its kind.

Syn: jimdandy, jimhickey.
[WordNet 1.5]


Crackajack \Crack"a*jack`\, n. [Now usually spelled
{crackerjack}.] [prob. from crack jack, a man.]
1. An individual of marked ability or excellence, esp. in
some sport; as, he is a crackajack at tennis. [Slang]
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2. A preparation of popped corn, candied and pressed into
small cakes. [U. S.]
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]


Crackajack \Crack"a*jack`\, a. [Now usually spelled
{crackerjack}.]
Of marked ability or excellence. [Slang]
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC] crackbrained


Crackerjack \Crack"er*jack`\, a. [also spelled {crackajack}.]
Of marked ability or excellence. [Slang]
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]