cracking

crack-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of crack.

  2. 2.

    (British, informal) Excellent or outstanding.

  3. 3.

    The process of breaking something.

  4. 4.

    Very fast or impressive.

  5. 5.

    (Chemistry) A process that breaks down complex hydrocarbons into simpler molecules.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    get cracking — to start working quickly
  • •
    cracking good — extremely good (British)

Related words

See also: breaking, crack, splitting
Synonyms: breaking, excellent, splitting

Etymology

From Old English "cracian" meaning to resound or make a sharp noise.