crack·ing

crack·ing
/ˈkrækıŋ/ adj, always used before a noun
Brit informal : very good or impressive

I think it's a cracking story.

The horses set off at a cracking [=very fast] pace around the track.

cracking adv, always used before a noun, Brit informal

I think it's a cracking good story.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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