firecracker
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2.6
- noun
- /ˈfaɪərˌkrækər/
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- In the distance, soundless firecrackers bloomed in the sky over Sea Watch Village.
- set off firecrackers
- firecrackers exploded
Just threw firecrackers at police officers on horses and stuff, stuff like that.
- Just threw firecrackers at police officers on horses and stuff, stuff like that.
- But the things that we didn't have access to legally, but we got our hands on were things like firecrackers.
- And so I put my penis in that box of firecrackers and today I'm Congressman Custis Spocky Jones.
Examples
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Imagine a firecracker in the palm of your hand.
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If a firecracker goes off, you respond the same way?
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One time I bet a friend I could hold a lit firecracker in my hand... longer than he could.
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The first shot sounded like a firecracker.
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Kids lighting off a string of firecrackers or ladyfingers; most likely it was July.
Fiction book (2001) -
When the entourage entered the groom's village, they again set off firecrackers to mark the receiving of the dowry.
Academic text (1998) -
We could taste smoke in our throats from the fountains, firecrackers, sparklers, spinning bees, whirligigs, and smoke bombs.
Fiction book (2001) -
On New Year's Eve, people set off firecrackers to celebrate at midnight.
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The children were thrilled when the firecracker exploded with a loud bang.
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In the festival parade, colorful firecrackers lit up the night sky.
Synonyms
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1.9
An object that makes bright lights and loud sounds in the sky when it bursts
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4.5
A small firework that makes a loud bang when lit
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8.2
A small firework that makes a very loud bang when you light it
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Etymology
Firecracker is made from two simple words: fire and cracker. A cracker comes from the word crack, which means 'to make a sharp sound', so a firecracker is a small explosive you light that makes a loud crack or pop.