Synonyms for

Crackers

Verb / ˈkrækɜ:z / Another word for crackers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Crackers are thin and crisp biscuits, often eaten with cheese.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

unhinged deranged insane mentally unstable

Informal

bonkers nuts loopy batty cuckoo

Literary

mad touched eccentric

Antonyms

calm composed steady stable collected unflappable

Common collocations

  • go crackers
  • completely crackers
  • a bit crackers
  • driving me crackers
  • crackers in the head
  • sound crackers

Word family

adjective crackers
adverb crackersly

Usage note

Primarily used in British English to describe someone acting in a slightly eccentric or mad way. It is informal and can sometimes be considered mildly offensive.

Example sentences

  1. I like to eat crackers with peanut butter.
  2. My mom packs me crackers in my lunchbox.
  3. We served cheese and crackers at the party.
  4. I heard a loud 'crack' when I stepped on a cracker.
  5. Crackers make a great on-the-go snack.

Quotes

  • I have a box of crackers right here in case of emergency.
  • I nibbled his crackers and sipped his beer.
  • There's no one quite like Grandma for making you feel wanted and loved. She's like warm cookies and milk, a cozy fire on a winter's day, or a hug when you need one the most.

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