Crackerjack — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkra-kər-ˌjak/ crack·er·jack

Meaning & Definition of Crackerjack

Crackerjack (noun)

  1. a person or thing of marked excellence

Crackerjack (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "a crackerjack photographer who gets the news photo that is reprinted around the world"

    similar: accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso
    related: adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, primitive, rough, unpolished, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed

  2. of the very best kind

    "a crackerjack book on the history of rock music"

    similar: A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, cracking, dandy, divine, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-shelf, topflight, topping (chiefly British), unsurpassed, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, out of this world, too much
    related: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional
    opposite: atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched
    near: bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Crackerjack (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

    "a young prospect who's supposed to be a crackerjack on the baseball diamond"

    similar: ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, dab (chiefly British), dab hand (chiefly British), expert, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven, meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard
    related: pro, professional, consultant, hired gun, specialist, addict, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan, craftsman, journeyman, all-rounder (British), jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man, mistress
    opposite: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert
    near: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice, dabbler, dilettante, layman, nonprofessional

  2. something very good of its kind

    "the cheese maker's aged cheddar is a real crackerjack"

    similar: beaut, beauty, bee's knees, cat's meow, corker, daisy, dandy, dilly, doozy, dream, honey, hot stuff, humdinger, hummer, jim-dandy, knockout, lollapalooza, lulu (slang), nifty, peach, pip, pippin, ripper, ripsnorter, snorter, sockdolager, standout, sweetheart, something else
    related: marvel, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation, wonder, catch, crown jewel, diamond, gem, imperial, jewel, pearl, plum, treasure
    near: bust, disappointment, dud, failure, flop, lemon, letdown, loser, stinker, turkey

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crackerjack

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crackerjack:

Slang: boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous, gone, hype, out-of-sight, phat, primo, radical, righteous
Chiefly British: bonny, topping, wizard, dab, dab hand
accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, versed, veteran, virtuoso, A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, corking

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Crackerjack

Words with the opposite meaning of Crackerjack:

amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful, atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched, nonexpert

Related Words for Crackerjack

adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term

Near Antonyms of Crackerjack

incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried, would-be, primitive

Word Forms of Crackerjack

Derived words: crackerjack (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Crackerjack

probably alteration of crack:3 + jack (man)

First known use: 1893

Frequently Asked Questions about Crackerjack

What does "Crackerjack" mean?

"Crackerjack" means a person or thing of marked excellence. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person or thing of marked excellence. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Crackerjack"?

Other words for "Crackerjack" include accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack and educated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crackerjack" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crackerjack"?

There are 246 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crackerjack". Common alternatives include accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, educated, experienced and expert.

What is a slang word for "Crackerjack"?

Slang words for "Crackerjack" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.

What is the opposite of "Crackerjack"?

Antonyms of "Crackerjack" include amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned and unskilled. Near antonyms include incapable, incompetent, inept and unable.

How do you use "Crackerjack" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crackerjack" in a sentence: "a crackerjack photographer who gets the news photo that is reprinted around the world"; "a crackerjack book on the history of rock music"; "a young prospect who's supposed to be a crackerjack on the baseball diamond".

Is "Crackerjack" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crackerjack" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Crackerjack"?

"Crackerjack" is pronounced /ˈkra-kər-ˌjak/ and divided into syllables as crack·er·jack.