cracking meaning and definition

CRACKING noun

Definition of cracking (noun)

1. a sudden sharp noise
   • "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig"
   • synonyms: crack, snap
2. the act of cracking something
   • synonyms: crack, fracture
3. the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)

CRACKING adjective

Definition of cracking (adjective)

1. very good
   • "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
   • synonyms: bang-up, bully, corking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell