Definition of FIRECRACKER

firecracker

Meanings

Plural: firecrackers

Noun

  • firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
  • A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.
  • A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.
  • An individual who is quick-tempered, rambunctious, or unpredictable.

Origin / Etymology

From fire + cracker.

Synonyms

banger, cracker

Scrabble Score: 22

firecracker is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
firecracker is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
firecracker is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

firecracker is a valid Words With Friends word