adjective
crackerjack
KRAKD-zhak
adjective
1
Exceptionally skilled or excellent.
"She's a crackerjack negotiator who never loses a deal."
noun
1
A person or thing of excellent quality.
"That mechanic is a real crackerjack when it comes to engines."
How to Use Crackerjack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTop-notch, excellent, or someone who is very good at what they do.
When to use it
A bit old-fashioned in tone, but still understood as high praise.
Common pairings
crackerjack team
crackerjack performance
Word Forms
more crackerjack comparative, crackerjacks plural, most crackerjack superlative
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Etymology
From crack (meaning "excellent" or "skilled") + jack ("man"); also the name of a popular caramel-coated popcorn snack, Cracker Jack.