Crackerjack

//ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.

    "Near-synonym: cracking"

  2. 2
    Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy. US, not-comparable, slang
  3. 3
    Expert, top-rated or high-performing.

    "Near-synonym: cracking"

Noun
  1. 1
    An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
  2. 2
    The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy. US, countable, in-plural, slang, uncountable
  3. 3
    something excellent of its kind wordnet
  4. 4
    An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
  5. 5
    A U.S. Navy sailor. US, countable, slang, uncountable
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  1. 6
    someone excellent of their kind wordnet
  2. 7
    Popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts. US, uncountable

    ""Here, here's the popcorn man," Sid said as a vendor passed, pushing a cart. Sid bought a package of crackerjack and opened it while Mickey jumped up and down, unable to wait."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).

Etymology 2

From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).

Etymology 3

From the trademark Cracker Jack popcorn snack featuring a blue sailor-suited man on the box.

Etymology 4

From the trademark Cracker Jack popcorn snack featuring a blue sailor-suited man on the box.

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