Meaning & Definition of word "Cracked"

verb:

• 1. Past tense of crack, meaning to break or cause to break.
  • Example: She cracked the code that had baffled the team for weeks.
• 2. To make a sudden sharp sound.
  • Example: The whip cracked loudly in the quiet room.

adjective:

• 1. Having a line or lines across the surface; broken but not completely.
  • Example: The vase was cracked, making it unsuitable for displaying flowers.
• 2. Damaged or injured, often humorously referred to as mentally unfit.
  • Example: He has a cracked way of looking at the world, always finding humor in the darkest situations.