If you know of another definition of snafu that should be included here, please let us know. Coalcracker is from 1853 of persons, 1857 of machinery that breaks up mined coal. Sense of computer cracker, crack, cracking, were promoted in the 1980s as an alternative to hacker, by programmers concerned about negative public associations of hack, hacking creative computer coding. Snafus definition of snafus by the free dictionary. A dry, thin, crispy, and usually salty or savoury biscuit a short piece of twisted string tied to the end of a whip that creates the distinctive sound when the. Im white but it does not bother me to hear the term. Apr 08, 2020 sense of computer cracker, crack, cracking, were promoted in the 1980s as an alternative to hacker, by programmers concerned about negative public associations of hack, hacking creative computer coding. Us another word for poor white cracker a cookie prepared from wheat flour, shortening, and yeast. Urban dictionary and our advertising partners set cookies on your computer to improve our site and the advertisements you see. A cracker is a thin, crisp biscuit which is often eaten with cheese. You can find this even back in some of shakespeares plays, like king john. Cracker barrel 1861 barrel full of sodacrackers for sale was such a common feature of old country stores that the phrase came to be used by 1905 as an adjective, emblematic of downhome ways and views. This page may contain content that is offensive or inappropriate for some readers. A cracker is not a slave owner or overseer cracking a whip.
Jul 01, 20 with a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. London cockney rhyming slang, words, expressions, meanings, explanations and origins. Do white people actually find the term cracker offensive. Today, cracker is often used as a derogatory term for a white person for obvious reasons. Or it could be a corruption for croaker to name person for a bullfrog which sat on a creek bank at night and made a lot of noise but was harmless. Im pretty sure cracker is an anti white racial slur right. A cracker is someone who breaks into someone elses computer system, often on a network. Florida cracker, 19th20th century cattle drivers of the florida scrub regions.
With a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. A term in southeastern united states english to describe poor white trash, derived from the scottish meaning of the verb to crack, which, in this sense. Cracker definition of cracker by medical dictionary. It is a wellknown example of military acronym slang. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida or georgia.
However, nowadays, especially in florida, it is just a pejoritive for any white person. I know the wiki origin puts snafu as appearing during wwii as the first in a long line of military slang, but, years ago i recollect reading in an electronics magazine, likely wireless world from 60s70s hence inclusion here, that this term was one of several similar acronyms which originated in us telegraphy around the time of the iron horse, indian raids etc. Cracker term, a slang, sometimes derogatory term for any person of white european descent computer cracker, a security hacker who maliciously exploits weaknesses in a computer or network. After all the snafus, im surprised the product launch is. Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a racial slur used against white people, used especially. Crackers meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. One theory is that it refers to the cracked corn that was a major part of the diet of poor southern whites. Cracker is always disparaging and offensive when used to refer to a poor white person in the south. At the merciful close of key prosecution witness rachel jeantels testimony in the trial of george zimmerman for the murder of trayvon martin, defense attorney don west asked ms. What does the racial term cracker mean and how did the term come to be.
Dictionary of slang and free ebook download as pdf file. Crackers, depending on the variety, may also contain added chemical looseners, milk. To be sad or upset about anything johno why you cracking the sads mate. After all the snafus, im surprised the product launch is happening even close to the scheduled date. A cracker is an individual who performs cracking, or the process of breaking into a computer or a network system. Crackers article about crackers by the free dictionary. Fubar fucked up beyond all recognition burn it to the ground and start over from scratch. If you would like to suggest a term or an update to an existing one.
Various theories exists regarding this terms application to poor white southerners. Coal cracker is from 1853 of persons, 1857 of machinery that breaks up mined coal. All of our slang term and phrase definitions are made possible by our wonderful visitors. A cracker might be performing cracking for malicious activities, profit, for certain nonprofit intentions or causes, or just for a challenge. Snafu definition, a badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation.
Sep 30, 2019 the term was born during wwii as an acronym of the initials of the words situation normal, all fucked up, which summed up the chaos and confusion of the war from an individual soldiers point of view. Does it target all whites or just a subsection of whites. The amount of misinformation contained in some of these answers is amazing. Cracker conveys history of bigotry that still resonates cnn. Cracker means something entirely different in florida. Definition of cracker in the medical dictionary by the free dictionary. What does the racial term cracker mean and how did the term. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. Oct 20, 2011 the term cracker was also given to the farm hands that would work on the plantations as slave drivers.
It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida, georgia or texas see florida cracker, georgia cracker or texas cracker. Looking for online definition of cracker or what cracker stands for. One of a progression of military situational indicators. Snafu is an acronym that is widely used to stand for the sarcastic expression situation normal. A snafu is an obstacle or glitch that keeps you from accomplishing something. We hoped to get to the campsite before sundown, but due to several snafus along. Cracker definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Ive never been called a cracker myself but if i was i would know it was meant as hurtful, insulting and basically. This page explains what the slang term cracker means. We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. Crackerbarrel 1861 barrel full of sodacrackers for sale was such a common feature of old country stores that the phrase came to be used by 1905 as an adjective, emblematic of downhome ways and views. Its a very full dictionary of cockney rhyming slang, written with humour and lots. It struck my ears as dated, like ofay or honky, the kind of slur an old head like richard pryor might have uttered. Top synonyms for cracker other words for cracker are biscuit, cookie and hardtack.
Code switch where does the slur cracker come from, anyway. Cracker comes from the gaelic word craic which means a good conversation and is still in use in ireland today. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been written and compiled by the slangit team. Cracker, sometimes white cracker or cracka, is a racial epithet for white people, used especially for poor rural whites in the southern united states. Snafu situation normal, all fucked up thing are running normally. How did it come to be or where did it orginate from. Another theory is that the term refers to whips that crackers used to drive slaves or cattle.
Its also anything that cracks, like a firecracker or a computer code cracker, or of. It is a farmers who raised only cracked products, such as wheat and corn. Georgia cracker, 19th20th century cattle drivers of the georgia plains. In american slang,what does a cracker mean,and is it. They would put a short length of twisted twine or string attached to the end of a whip to produce a cracking sound. When used by black people, cracker can refer to a southern white racist, not necessarily poor or rural. Its also anything that cracks, like a firecracker or a computer code cracker, or of course, that thin, savory snack that cracks when you break it. Synonyms for cracker at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions.
I know it goes back to before 1600 which would put its or. It could also be short for squirrel bone cracker who was so poor he or she cracked the bones of squirrels to eat because he or she could not afford to throw away anything even barely edible. Implied in the term cracker is that they dont fit in with other white culture. Cracker was a derogatory term applied to these poor farmers from before the american revolution.
Tarfun things are really fucked up now houston, we have a problem. A cracker was basically someone who cracks a lot of jokes but usually always refers to scotch or irish. Some crackers break into a network system deliberately to point out the flaws. This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some. Cracker, sometimes white cracker, is a racial slur used against white people, used especially against poor rural whites in the southern united states. English language learners definition of snafu chiefly us, somewhat informal. Boggy short for bograt, the slang term for a pilot officer the most junior.
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