What is "crackerjack"

Crackajack \Crack"a*jack`\, n. [Now usually spelled crackerjack.] [prob. from crack + jack, a man.]

1. An individual of marked ability or excellence, esp. in some sport; as, he is a crackajack at tennis. [Slang]

2. A preparation of popped corn, candied and pressed into small cakes. [U. S.]

Crackajack \Crack"a*jack`\, a. [Now usually spelled crackerjack.] Of marked ability or excellence. [Slang]

Crackerjack \Crack"er*jack`\, n. [also spelled crackerjack.]

1. An individual of marked ability or excellence, esp. in some sport; as, he is a crackajack at tennis. [Slang]

   Syn: jimdandy, jimhickey.

2. A preparation of popped corn, candied and pressed into small cakes. The name Cracker Jack(TM) is now a trademark for a similar confection. [U. S.]

3. something excellent of its kind.

   Syn: jimdandy, jimhickey.

a. 1 Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality. 2 Expert, top-rated or high-performing. 3 (context US slang English) Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that comprise the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US navy, following the sailor uniform worn by Sailor Jack on boxes of Cracker Jack. alt. 1 Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality. 2 Expert, top-rated or high-performing. 3 (context US slang English) Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that comprise the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US navy, following the sailor uniform worn by Sailor Jack on boxes of Cracker Jack. n. 1 An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person. 2 An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman) 3 (context US slang in the plural English) The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US navy. 4 (context US slang English) A sailor. 5 (cx US English) popcorn candied and pressed into small cakes.

1. n. someone excellent of their kind; "he's a jimdandy of a soldier" [syn: jimdandy, jimhickey]

2. something excellent of its kind; "the bike was a jimdandy" [syn: jimdandy, jimhickey]

Crackerjack was a British children's television series that aired on the BBC Television Service from 14 September 1955 until 21 December 1984 (except during 1971). Strictly speaking, the programme title included an exclamation mark.

Crackerjack is a 2002 Australian comedy film starring Mick Molloy, Bill Hunter, Frank Wilson, Monica Maughan, Samuel Johnson, Lois Ramsay, Bob Hornery, Judith Lucy, John Clarke and Denis Moore.

Cracker Jack is a snack consisting of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts.

Crackerjack may also refer to:

• Crackerjack (TV series), a British children's comedy television series, running from 1955 until 1984
• Crackerjack (1938 film), a 1938 British comedy crime film directed by Albert de Courville
• Crackerjack (1994 film), a 1994 adventure film starring Thomas Ian Griffith, Nastassja Kinski, Christopher Plummer
• Crackerjack (2002 film), a 2002 Australian comedy
• Cracker Jack (Street Fighter), a character exclusive in Street Fighter EX fighting games
• Crackerjack Productions, an Australian independent television production company
• The Crackerjacks (band), a popular 1960s Memphis garage rock group
• Crackerjack, a superhero in the comic book Astro City
• Crackerjacks, a nickname for the United States Navy enlisted dress uniforms
• Crackjack, a magazine supplement with the Bristol Evening Post
• Crackerjack, roller derby competitor, founder of the Mad Rollin' Dolls
• Cracker Jack, Pennsylvania
• Crackerjack, a nutcracker that uses a ratchet to crack the shell

Crackerjack is a 1994 adventure film directed by Michael Mazo and starring Thomas Ian Griffith, Nastassja Kinski and Christopher Plummer.

Crackerjack is a 1938 British comedy crime film directed by Albert de Courville and starring Tom Walls, Lilli Palmer and Noel Madison. It was made at Pinewood Studios with sets designed by Walter Murton.