Wisecracker definition, a smart or facetious remark. Crack definition for englishlanguage learners from. Submitted by walter rader editor from sacramento, ca, usa on jul 19 2010. Their functional effect is to stop us from being truly happy for long. The definitions of these slang words appear below the list. Spanishdict english to spanish translation, dictionary. As a general rule, cracking the spinal joints does not cause pain or necessitate medical attention. In english, we dont use the word as a noun in the same way.
Yes, id like to receive word of the day emails from. A commonly abused illegal drug, cocaine has limited medical uses, most often in surgical appli. Its not nearly as common as the spanish expression, though. Definition of crack written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Cracking meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. This usage alludes to the result of cracking ones skull. If you keep cracking wise in class, youre going to get in trouble. Thompson depicted the maya as an empire of peaceful people ruled by wise astronomerpriests. Cracking adjective definition and synonyms macmillan. Cracked tiles on floors and walls is a problem because it can be difficult to track down the source of the crack. Wisecrack definition of wisecrack by merriamwebster. We arent just wisecracking, here, were cracking wise or cracking ys. 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.
The word wise can be used in a pejorative and negative sense, but it usually requires the addition of a modifier to do so. The slang words in this thesaurus category appear below the table of contents. He made some wisecrack about my lack of culinary ability. Zoozoo, feb 17, 2011 this is a familyoriented site, so please watch your language. Synonyms for crack the code include decode, decipher, interpret, decrypt, solve, understand, construe, crack, apprehend and comprehend. Slang words for sex, sexual intercourse urban thesaurus. Crack wise definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Wisecracking definition of wisecracking by the free. Instead we use it as an adjective meaning something very similar. When i went through the oxford english dictionary, i thought about how hard this entry must have been to do, curzan says. This is the british english definition of cracking.
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. The brain has evolved a truly vicious set of negative feedback mechanisms. Cracking wise definition of cracking wise by medical. Information and translations of crack wise in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. I think cracking here probably means falling apart mentally. We employ a team of language experts to bring you the best site possible. 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. Aug 31, 2014 cracking up is funny, except when it involves going completely to pieces, but cracking down often isnt funny at all. The truth about back cracking and grinding spinehealth. Reasons for cracked floor and wall tile the spruce. The egg is then cracked and placed into a glass of water. Information and translations of wisecracking in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. This is the time when that titles double meaning made itself apparent. Translation for crack in the free englishchinese dictionary and many other chinese translations.
Search cracking wise and thousands of other words in english definition and synonym dictionary from reverso. See mythological figures in a newly discovered maya mural. May 12, 2017 fingernails are made by living skin cells in your fingers. For more theories on the modern meaning check out the thread on the phrase at wordwizard. These foreign words and phrases are now used in english. Raise in spanish english to spanish translation spanishdict. Phrase with special meaning functioning as verbfor example, put their heads together, come to an end. Does english have more words than any other language. The rolling on the floor laughing emoji is a more intensive version of the face with tears of joy emoji. Referencesedit crack wise at onelook dictionary search.
Latin words for crack include rima, fissura, resiliunt and crepatura. Cracking wise definition of cracking wise by the free. Wisecrack definition is a clever or sarcastic remark. 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. In many cases, the crack is not the result of an inferior tile.
You can complete the definition of cracking wise given by the english definition dictionary with other english dictionaries. Here are a few common beliefs and superstitions in mexico. The one you just proposed in your post is a harsh insult in most spanish speaking countries. So a skin condition such as eczema may lead to fingernail ridges.
Hairline cracks in tile may result from remote, obscure reasons such as improperly. Websters new world college dictionary, 4th edition. Cracking wise article about cracking wise by the free. The art of slipping smart ass remarks into everyday convorsation. Some of these superstitions are universal think the evil eye and some are unique to a specific place. The confusing point in the sentence is the word cracking.
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. In spanish and catalan, the expression is with crack as a noun. Cracker definition of cracker by the free dictionary. University of michigan english professor anne curzan hadnt really deeply pondered the many meanings of the word crack, until rina miller. Wisecracking meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Definition of wise written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Wisecracking definition, a smart or facetious remark. You can use wisecracking to describe someone who keeps making wisecracks. He cracks wise but cant hide the grimace each taste brings. Wisecrack meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Cracking wise definition of cracking wise by the free dictionary. The effects of joint cracking likely vary due to individual differences in overall muscle and joint function.
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. From giant nativity scenes to pooping logs, fools day and the national lottery, here are eight spanish christmas traditions you should know. 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. Change your default dictionary to american english. To make a sarcastic, flippant, or sardonic comment crack wise meaning. 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. 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. Definition and synonyms of cracking from the online english dictionary from macmillan education.
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. You might call mcnealys approach marketing by cracking wise. Yes, a lot of times, as in english, two words sound out as one but this one is a ver, not haber. Wisecracking definition and meaning collins english. Describes a noun or pronounfor example, a tall girl, an interesting book, a big house. Wisecracking definition and meaning collins english dictionary. But this 1764 usage is obviously idiomatic, so we can safely say crack on was current by then. Belens are elaborate nativity scenes it is the spanish word for bethlehem. Just thought this early appearance was interesting. Definition of crack the whip in the idioms dictionary. In most network sitcoms nowadays, the wisecracking characters are aware that theyre being. Translation for wise man in the free english spanish dictionary and many other spanish translations.
Crack definition is to make a very sharp explosive sound. Many translated example sentences containing wisecracking spanish english dictionary and search engine for spanish translations. How to say crack in latin thesaurus and word tools. Murphys cracking wise was totally out of character for him. Crackajack dictionary definition crackajack defined. Cracks wise definition of cracks wise by medical dictionary. As a rule of thumb, it is profoundly unwise to take crackcocaine. Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc informal witty remark. The spanish have a number of unique christmas traditions that differ from those to which you might be accustomed.
Cracking the facet joints is known to provide temporary relief from low back stiffness or joint. The perfect buffy, she manages to be the strong hero always cracking wise but never forgetting that she is a 16yearold girl. Wikipedia, lexilogos, oxford, cambridge, chambers harrap, wordreference, collins lexibase dictionaries, merriam webster. Wisecracker definition of wisecracker by the free dictionary. Crack definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. To be sarcastic andor engage in witty banter, for the purpose of creating a humorous moment in particular with mates or friends.
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