adjective · common

cracking

великий

великий, большой

der Große, groß

That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breakingThat cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.

/ˈkɹækɪŋ/

» I heard Tom cracking his knuckles.

Я слышал, как Том хрустит костяшками.

Meaning

3 senses

That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.
(colloquial)Great; excellent.
Near-synonym: crackerjack
The race started at a cracking pace.
excellent
(colloquial)Enjoyable.
We had a cracking time.

Examples

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I heard Tom cracking his knuckles.
ruЯ слышал, как Том хрустит костяшками. — Karok
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Tom and Mary were cracking up.
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We could hear the ice cracking.
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I heard a sharp, cracking sound.
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Tom says he heard Mary cracking her knuckles.
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