cracking /ˈkɹækɪŋ/adjective 3noun 3adverb 1forms 1 adjective3 •That cracks; that produces a sharp sound as of something splitting or breaking.From the spot where the body lay came a fierce fizzing and cracking sound, which ceased, however, before the fumes had cleared away. — 1886 •(informal) Great; excellent.The race started at a cracking pace.That's a cracking example of what we've been looking for. •(informal) Enjoyable.We had a cracking time. noun3 •The formation of cracks on a surface. •The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline. •The production of a crack sound.the crackings of whips adverb1 •(UK) Very, usually associated with praise.It was a cracking good show. formscrackings
