What does CRACK mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "crack": crack

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• as a noun: a narrow opening or fissure; a sudden, sharp noise; a powerful form of cocaine; a witty or clever remark
• as a verb: to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts; to make a sudden, sharp noise; to attempt to solve or understand a problem; to achieve success in a particular area

Pronunciations:

• US: /kræk/
• UK: /kræk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "crack" originated from Middle English "crak" which means a sudden, sharp noise. It has been used since the 14th century. Over time, it has taken on various meanings such as a break or fissure, a powerful form of cocaine, and a witty or clever remark. As a verb, it means to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts, to make a sudden, sharp noise, to attempt to solve or understand a problem, or to achieve success in a particular area.

Synonyms:

• narrow opening: crevice, fissure, gap
• sudden, sharp noise: snap, pop, bang
• powerful form of cocaine: coke, snow, blow
• witty or clever remark: quip, wisecrack, joke
• to break: fracture, split, snap
• to make a sudden, sharp noise: snap, pop, bang
• to attempt to solve or understand a problem: tackle, solve, figure out
• to achieve success in a particular area: excel, succeed, thrive

Related Words:

• crane
• crash
• crazy
• craft
• crisp

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