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cracking

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹækɪŋ/

The English word “cracking” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
  2. The formation of cracks on a surface.
  3. The production of a crack sound.

adjective

  1. That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
  2. Great; excellent.
  3. Enjoyable.

adverb

  1. Very, usually associated with praise.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English crakynge.

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