cracking

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Adverb 1.5 Verb 1.5.1 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ækɪŋ

[edit] Noun

cracking (uncountable)

1. (chemistry) The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.

[edit] Adjective

cracking (not comparable)

1. Great

   The race started at a cracking pace.

2. Enjoyable.

   We had a cracking time.

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cracking (not comparable)

1. (British) Very, usually associated with praise.

   It was a cracking good show.

[edit] Verb

cracking

1. Present participle of crack.

[edit] Derived terms

• get cracking