Firecracker

//ˈfaɪəˌkɹækə// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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.

    "She said she was awakened abruptly Friday night by the kid next door setting off a firecracker."

  2. 2
    firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing wordnet
  3. 3
    A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie. slang
  4. 4
    An individual who is quick-tempered, rambunctious, or unpredictable. slang

    "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."

Etymology

From fire + cracker.

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