Crackerjack

/ˈkrækərˌdʒæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is excellent or remarkable.

He's a crackerjack when it comes to solving puzzles.

A firecracker or a type of firework.

They set off a crackerjack to celebrate the New Year.

adjective

Remarkably good or excellent.

She delivered a crackerjack performance at the concert last night.

Outstanding or of excellent quality.

The team produced a crackerjack product that was a hit with consumers.

The term 'crackerjack' combines 'cracker', meaning something excellent, and 'jack', meaning a person.

crackerjack performance

An exceptionally skilled performance.

crackerjack job

A job done very well.

brilliant

Exceptional intelligence or skill.

superlative

Of the highest quality or degree.

Very good or impressive.

That was a crackerjack idea!

Denoting something of exceptional quality.

He always brings a crackerjack dish to the potluck.