firecracker

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
22
Words With Friends
24
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪəˌkɹækə/
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/ˈfaɪəˌkɹækə/ · /ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/

Definition of firecracker

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. 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.
    “She said she was awakened abruptly Friday night by the kid next door setting off a firecracker.”
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noun

  1. 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.
    “She said she was awakened abruptly Friday night by the kid next door setting off a firecracker.”
  2. (slang)A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.
  3. (slang)An individual who is quick-tempered, rambunctious, or unpredictable.
    “Jude Bellingham became the nation’s second youngest World Cup scorer behind Michael Owen when he started the rout – the centrepiece of a performance of power, skill and precision – while Bukayo Saka deserved his two goals, the first a firecracker, as he radiated menace with his every involvement.”

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Etymology

From fire + cracker.

Words you can make from firecracker

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9-letter words

1 word

8-letter words

4 words

7-letter words

5 words

6-letter words

21 words

5-letter words

45 words

4-letter words

44 words

3-letter words

38 words

2-letter words

11 words

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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