cracked in English
- cracked⇄cracked, adjective.
1. broken without separating into parts; broken coarsely.
Ex. cracked ice, cracked wheat, a cracked cup.
(SYN) fractured.
2. having harsh notes; lacking evenness; broken.
Ex. The crying boy spoke in a cr
Cracked
Part of Speech
Adjective, Verb (past tense of "crack")
Pronunciation
UK: /krækt/
US: /krækt/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Having fractures or breaks on the surface.
- (Adjective, informal) Mentally unstable or eccentric.
- (Verb) Past tense of "crack," meaning to break or split apart.
Usage Examples
- The mirror was cracked after it fell from the wall.
- His cracked voice revealed his exhaustion.
- She made a cracked joke that no one understood.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English "cracian," meaning "to make a sharp noise" or "to break."
Synonyms
- Broken
- Fractured
- Shattered
- Insane (informal)
Antonyms
- Unbroken
- Intact
- Stable
- Sound
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Agrietado | /aɣɾjeˈtaðo/ |
| French | Fissuré | /fi.sy.ʁe/ |
| German | Geknackt | /ɡəˈknakt/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 破裂的 | /pò liè de/ |
| Hindi | फटा हुआ | /phaṭā huā/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /krækt/
- American English: /krækt/
- Australian English: /krækt/
Historical Usage
The word "cracked" has been used since the Middle Ages to describe broken objects and later evolved to describe mental instability in informal contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In informal usage, "cracked" can refer to someone acting irrationally or being slightly mad. This meaning is more common in British and American slang.
More Information
The word "cracked" is frequently used in literature and everyday conversation to describe both physical damage and eccentric behavior. It is also used metaphorically, such as in phrases like "cracked under pressure," meaning someone succumbed to stress.