Talk:crack

Discuss the aspects of crack. — This unsigned comment was added by Eug.galeotti (talk • contribs) at 10:49, 11 December 2008 (UTC).

Ninth definition?

I am not entirely convinced about the ninth definition given here, referring to the vulgar slang definition of vagina. I would like to ask that some proper citation is provided here, because I've never heard from anyone or read anywhere the phrase "crack of dawn" as a reference to the vagina, I've only ever heard this expression as a reference to the rising of the sun in the morning.

Could someone please elaborate/corroborate on this matter?

Thanks, Eug.galeotti 10:54, 11 December 2008 (UTC)

There is an expression common in Ireland, referring to a man who would sleep with anyone, that "he would get up on the crack of dawn", or similar. This meets that meaning.--Dmol 11:31, 11 December 2008 (UTC)

Easily attested. I would beg not to have to attest it, claiming "widespread use". Here are some cites for a particular phrase from fiction from Google Books. DCDuring TALK 11:50, 11 December 2008 (UTC)

Okay, I'm convinced. Thanks for the reassurance. Eug.galeotti 10:41, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

French noun?

Seen on an extreme-sports Web site: "BIENVENUE À VOUS LES CRACKS DE SENSATIONS FORTES!" Equinox ◑ 14:51, 7 January 2015 (UTC)

weakness

a flaw, defect, or weak spot
Microsoft® Encarta® 2009

--Backinstadiums (talk) 10:20, 9 May 2020 (UTC)

crack skulls

I think the phrase 'crack skulls', which refers to swiftly and brutally combatting and defeating enemies, even and perhaps especially in a more figurative sense where no actual physical violence is occurring, may deserve its own Wiktionary entry. Geographyinitiative (talk) 11:45, 19 August 2020 (UTC)

Whack?

1914 June 10, “Pillow Fight In Australian Parliament”, in Independence Daily Reporter:

Bedding provided for late session became ammunition—meet ended in riot when Labor man cracked leader on jaw.

Is this a new sense whack/strike, or does it fall under an existing sense? Simplificationalizer (talk) 13:31, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Got it already. #12: to strike forcefully. Equinox ◑ 15:05, 27 June 2023 (UTC)