Definition and synonyms of cracking from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. This usage alludes to the result of cracking ones skull. Cracking the facet joints is known to provide temporary relief from low back stiffness or joint. Here are a few common beliefs and superstitions in mexico. The definitions of these slang words appear below the list.
Also, new rules aimed at cracking down on widespread fraud and indiscipline at state businesses that will take effect on january 2 are announced in granma. Wisecrack definition of wisecrack by merriamwebster. A commonly abused illegal drug, cocaine has limited medical uses, most often in surgical appli. Latin words for crack include rima, fissura, resiliunt and crepatura. Submitted by walter rader editor from sacramento, ca, usa on jul 19 2010. The effects of joint cracking likely vary due to individual differences in overall muscle and joint function. Wisecracking definition and meaning collins english. In many cases, the crack is not the result of an inferior tile. Yes, id like to receive word of the day emails from. The art of slipping smart ass remarks into everyday convorsation. So a skin condition such as eczema may lead to fingernail ridges. The brain has evolved a truly vicious set of negative feedback mechanisms. Information and translations of wisecracking in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The rolling on the floor laughing emoji is a more intensive version of the face with tears of joy emoji.
Definition of crack written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. This is the british english definition of cracking. Cracking wise definition of cracking wise by the free dictionary. Websters new world college dictionary, 4th edition. Cracking meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Yes, a lot of times, as in english, two words sound out as one but this one is a ver, not haber. As a rule of thumb, it is profoundly unwise to take crackcocaine. Aug 31, 2014 cracking up is funny, except when it involves going completely to pieces, but cracking down often isnt funny at all. May 12, 2017 fingernails are made by living skin cells in your fingers.
You might call mcnealys approach marketing by cracking wise. Referencesedit crack wise at onelook dictionary search. The slang words in this thesaurus category appear below the table of contents. You can complete the definition of cracking wise given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. Its not nearly as common as the spanish expression, though. The spanish have a number of unique christmas traditions that differ from those to which you might be accustomed. Change your default dictionary to american english. Cracking adjective definition and synonyms macmillan. The word wise can be used in a pejorative and negative sense, but it usually requires the addition of a modifier to do so. Cracked tiles on floors and walls is a problem because it can be difficult to track down the source of the crack.
Zoozoo, feb 17, 2011 this is a familyoriented site, so please watch your language. We employ a team of language experts to bring you the best site possible. As a general rule, cracking the spinal joints does not cause pain or necessitate medical attention. Cracking wise definition of cracking wise by the free.
Their functional effect is to stop us from being truly happy for long. The egg is then cracked and placed into a glass of water. Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc informal witty remark. In english, we dont use the word as a noun in the same way. He made some wisecrack about my lack of culinary ability. Just thought this early appearance was interesting. Wisecracking definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Instead we use it as an adjective meaning something very similar.
This use of cracking is related to the phrase to crack a joke, but im not sure its related to the get to work meaning of get cracking. Slang words for sex, sexual intercourse urban thesaurus. Crack definition for englishlanguage learners from. Hairline cracks in tile may result from remote, obscure reasons such as improperly. I think cracking here probably means falling apart mentally. Cracker definition of cracker by the free dictionary.
This is the time when that titles double meaning made itself apparent. Definition of crack the whip in the idioms dictionary. In most network sitcoms nowadays, the wisecracking characters are aware that theyre being. Describes a noun or pronounfor example, a tall girl, an interesting book, a big house. Synonyms for crack the code include decode, decipher, interpret, decrypt, solve, understand, construe, crack, apprehend and comprehend. Translation for wise man in the free english spanish dictionary and many other spanish translations. Cracks wise definition of cracks wise by medical dictionary. Wisecracking definition of wisecracking by the free. These foreign words and phrases are now used in english.
Raise in spanish english to spanish translation spanishdict. Each country has its own folklore and legends, things our parents or grandparents tell us, to ward away bad vibes or to scare us into being good little children. Reasons for cracked floor and wall tile the spruce. Wisecracking definition, a smart or facetious remark. Thompson depicted the maya as an empire of peaceful people ruled by wise astronomerpriests. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Wisecracker definition of wisecracker by the free dictionary. Wisecracking meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Murphys cracking wise was totally out of character for him. In fact, they even start with the books ambiguous title the wise king, with the word in latin meaning wise, but also learned, and, given alfonso xs record, the later qualifier seems much more apt that the rather flattering former one. Crackajack dictionary definition crackajack defined.
Definition of wise written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Belens are elaborate nativity scenes it is the spanish word for bethlehem. Spanishdict english to spanish translation, dictionary. We arent just wisecracking, here, were cracking wise or cracking ys. Some of these superstitions are universal think the evil eye and some are unique to a specific place. Cracking wise article about cracking wise by the free. To be sarcastic andor engage in witty banter, for the purpose of creating a humorous moment in particular with mates or friends. In spanish and catalan, the expression is with crack as a noun. Cracks wise article about cracks wise by the free dictionary. Wisecrack meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. See mythological figures in a newly discovered maya mural. The one you just proposed in your post is a harsh insult in most spanish speaking countries. If you keep cracking wise in class, youre going to get in trouble.
I think the precise origin will probably always be shrouded in mystery, but this ngrams graph implies it derives from the earlier british usage crack on i realise ngrams will have included many spurious occurrences of both phrases for example, references to a crack on a surface. Phrase with special meaning functioning as verbfor example, put their heads together, come to an end. The confusing point in the sentence is the word cracking. Crack definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. The truth about back cracking and grinding spinehealth.
When i went through the oxford english dictionary, i thought about how hard this entry must have been to do, curzan says. From giant nativity scenes to pooping logs, fools day and the national lottery, here are eight spanish christmas traditions you should know. University of michigan english professor anne curzan hadnt really deeply pondered the many meanings of the word crack, until rina miller mentioned getting a chuckle from a road departments press release about crack sealing, prompting the predictable plumbers butt joke. The perfect buffy, she manages to be the strong hero always cracking wise but never forgetting that she is a 16yearold girl. Does english have more words than any other language. Wisecrack definition is a clever or sarcastic remark. Cracking wise definition of cracking wise by medical. For more theories on the modern meaning check out the thread on the phrase at wordwizard. After a certain period of time if the egg floats to the top then you didnt have ojo, so obviously that wasnt what was up. Crack wise definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Many translated example sentences containing wisecracking spanish english dictionary and search engine for spanish translations. He cracks wise but cant hide the grimace each taste brings.
University of michigan english professor anne curzan hadnt really deeply pondered the many meanings of the word crack, until rina miller. Information and translations of crack wise in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. But this 1764 usage is obviously idiomatic, so we can safely say crack on was current by then. Crack definition is to make a very sharp explosive sound. Also know as the rofl emoji, it depicts a smiling face crying tears of joy while leaning to one side, as if rolling over with uncontrollable laughter. The speaker is actually saying something like he looked calm but in fact he was on the verge of freaking out, but i am not very sure about it. Wisecracker definition, a smart or facetious remark. To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment crack wise meaning. Translation for crack in the free englishchinese dictionary and many other chinese translations. As well as detailing every studio wisecrack, fallout, belch and bifter, the tome does turn up frequent nuggets he had tried to get at her point of view but he knew he had never managed, she would just wisecrack about it, shrug and let it pass needless to say, a fuming ivan stalked off before another wisecrack could be heaped on him i think weve gotten used to a voiceover that explains. How to say crack in latin thesaurus and word tools.
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