CRACKER

What Does CRACKER Mean in a Text?

CRACKER means "Poor White Person" and "Really Good." Here is more information about each of these definitions of CRACKER.

Poor White Person

The word cracker is often used as a derogatory term for a white person.

The use of cracker in this respect is thought to have originated in the US during the 18th century, when it was used to refer to poor whites living in the South.

Really Good

Particularly in the UK and Ireland, cracker is used as a synonym of words such as "excellent," "fantastic," and "outstanding," to say that someone or something is really good.

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When I write CRACKER, I mean this:

"Poor White Person"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Poor White Person" is a common definition for CRACKER on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

CRACKER
Definition:	Poor White Person
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Really Good" is another common definition for CRACKER.

CRACKER
Definition:	Really Good
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

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