Meaning & Definition of Cracking in English

1. A sudden sharp noise

• "The crack of a whip"

• "He heard the cracking of the ice"

• "He can hear the snap of a twig"

2. The act of cracking something

3. The process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

1. Very good

• "He did a bully job"

• "A neat sports car"

• "Had a great time at the party"

• "You look simply smashing"