London cockney rhyming slang, words, expressions, meanings, explanations and origins. The final was a real cracker with some marvellous pitching from both sides. This page explains what the slang term cracker means. We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. Cracker meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Cracker slang article about cracker slang by the free. One theory is that it refers to the cracked corn that was a major part of the diet of poor southern whites. Lets start with woof and come later to sell wolf or woof tickets. Woof is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. A cracker is an individual who performs cracking, or the process of breaking into a computer or a network system.
Ive heard people say it before and it doesnt seem like they mean a dog bark. Slang definition, very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language, as hit the road. Woof woof is very similar to grrr as in it means whoever is on the receiving end of it is looking mighty fine. If you would like to suggest a term or an update to an existing one. A stronger flour or less fermentation are indicated. Definition of cracker in the financial dictionary by free online english dictionary and encyclopedia. It is also listed in urbandictionary and the top two entries are again the positive and the negative sense. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning. Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a contemptuous term used for white people, used especially against poor rural whites in the southern united states. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida or georgia see florida cracker and georgia cracker. A cracker might be performing cracking for malicious activities, profit, for certain nonprofit intentions or causes, or just for a challenge. A whole mess of white people like to get worked up about the word cracker, some in the mistaken belief that this will somehow result in permission to use the nword.
One theory holds that the term comes from the common diet of poor whites. This page explains what the slang term honky means. We have 2 other definitions for woof in our acronym attic. Dont buy his woof ticketi know for a fact that he carries a knife and would be all too happy to put it to use. All of our slang term and phrase definitions are made possible by our wonderful visitors. Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a usually disparaging term for poor whites, mainly used in the southern united states, but in recent decades in usage throughout north america. Some crackers break into a network system deliberately to point out the flaws.
The dictionary of american regional english defines the verb woof, used chiefly among black. Racial slurs against being white just dont seem to phase anyone. Lord flashheart blackadder, 1986 must be one of the first uses of woof. You are also very likely to get laid a lot if people say woof woof. Crackers definition of crackers by the free dictionary. This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers. A very flat bottom, with too many small blisters, usually goes with a very tender, flat cracker. Referring to the slang term cracker as a white person. This probably sounds like a silly question, but is there another meaning behind the word woof besides a dog bark. Another theory is that the term refers to whips that crackers used to drive slaves or cattle. Its also anything that cracks, like a firecracker or a computer code cracker, or of course, that thin. Us another word for poor white cracker a cookie prepared from wheat flour, shortening, and yeast. But it turns out cracker s roots go back even further than the 17th century.
You are also very likely to get laid a lot if people say woof woof to you. Definition of the slang term cracker with an example. Crackers meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. A term in southeastern united states english to describe poor white trash, derived from the scottish meaning of the verb to crack, which, in this sense denotes ostentation. I should explain to your lordship what is meant by crackers. If you know of another definition of woof that should be included here, please let us know. Slang is very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid and ephemeral than ordinary language random house unabridged dictionary learn 600 slang expressions an idiom is. This drug enforcement administration dea intelligence report contains information from a variety of law enforcement and open sources. Cracker conveys history of bigotry that still resonates. Cracker definition and meaning collins english dictionary. In the gay community, its an adjective used to describe a sexy guy, but not the feminine kind of guy, but a more masculine guy. Cracker means something entirely different in florida.
A dry, thin, crispy baked bread usually salty or savoury, but sometimes sweet, as in the case of graham crackers and animal crackers. This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers. A cracker is a thin, crisp biscuit which is often eaten with cheese. But it turns out crackers roots go back even further than the 17th century. Cracker article about cracker by the free dictionary. Cracker definition of cracker by the free dictionary. A term in southeastern united states english to describe poor white trash, derived from the scottish meaning of the verb to crack, which, in this sense. What does the racial term cracker mean and how did the. With a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. Joe cole scored a cracker of a goal, but norwich were certainly not outclassed, except up front. Top synonyms for cracker other words for cracker are biscuit, cookie and hardtack. Titled celtic christmas, this second solo album from tommy is a real cracker.
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