Definition of the word cracked

Pronunciation of vocabulary cracked

crackedadjective

rạn, nứt

/krakt/

Definition of the word <b>cracked</b>

Origin of the word cracked

"Cracked" originates from the Old English word "craccian," meaning "to break, split, or snap." It's related to the word "crack," which shares the same meaning. The word evolved through Middle English, retaining its sense of breaking or splitting. Over time, "cracked" took on figurative meanings, describing something flawed or damaged, both physically and mentally. It also came to denote a state of being eccentric or unconventional, often with a sense of humor or brilliance.

Vocabulary summary cracked

typeadjective

meaningcrack

examplea cracked cup

meaningbroken (voice)

meaning(colloquial) crazy, insane

Example of vocabulary crackednamespace

meaning

damaged with lines in its surface but not completely broken

bị hư hỏng có đường trên bề mặt nhưng không bị hỏng hoàn toàn

  • a cracked mirror/mug

    một chiếc gương/cốc bị nứt

  • He suffered cracked ribs and bruising.

    Anh ta bị nứt xương sườn và bầm tím.

  • Her lips were dry and cracked.

    Môi cô khô và nứt nẻ.

  • She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak.

    Cô đưa lưỡi lướt qua đôi môi nứt nẻ và cố gắng nói.

meaning

sounding rough with sudden changes in how loud or high it is, because the person is upset

nghe có vẻ khó chịu với sự thay đổi đột ngột về mức độ to hoặc cao, bởi vì người đó đang buồn bã

  • ‘I'm just fine,’ she said in a cracked voice.

    “Tôi ổn,” cô nói với giọng khàn khàn.

meaning

crazy

điên

  • He came up with some cracked ideas.

    Anh ấy đã nảy ra một số ý tưởng đột phá.


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