Cracking
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Excellent, very good.
极好的，非常好。
Excelente, muy bueno.
素晴らしい、とてもいい。
훌륭한, 아주 좋은.
British term of strong approval. 'Cracking good' is emphatic.
英式英语中表示强烈赞同的用语。'Cracking good'是加强语气的说法。
Término británico de fuerte aprobación. 'Cracking good' es enfático.
イギリスの強い賞賛の表現。「Cracking good」は強調形。
영국식 강한 칭찬 표현. 'Cracking good'은 강조형.
Examples
- Cracking game! 精彩的比赛！¡Partidazo!すごい試合だった！대단한 경기였어!
- Cracking job! 干得漂亮！¡Trabajo excelente!素晴らしい仕事！훌륭한 작업!
- That's cracking. 那太棒了。Eso es genial.それは最高だ。그건 최고야.
Pronunciation
/ˈkrækɪŋ/
Usage Guide
Context: approval
Tone: enthusiastic
✓ Do Say
- Cracking!太棒了！¡Genial!最高！최고야!
✗ Don't Say
- British slang英式俚语Argot británicoイギリスのスラング영국 속어
Common Mistakes
- Not about breaking
Origin & History
British slang meaning excellent, possibly from crack troops (elite).
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
CrackingCracking good
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