adjective
cracked
krakt
adjective
1
Broken so that a line or split has formed, without falling completely apart.
"The cracked phone screen still worked but looked terrible."
2
Slang: pirated software, or, in gaming slang, extremely skilled.
"He downloaded a cracked version of the software for free."
"That player is cracked — he wins every match."
3
Informal: crazy or eccentric.
"That's a cracked idea if I've ever heard one."
How to Use Cracked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDamaged with a crack, or, in slang, either pirated software or someone extremely good at a game.
When to use it
The gaming-skill and pirated-software senses are informal internet slang.
Common pairings
cracked screen
cracked software
absolutely cracked
Word Forms
more cracked comparative, most cracked superlative
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