Meaning of Cracker Jack | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One kernel of the Cracker Jack snack.
   countable
2. A boxed snack consisting of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, well known for including surprise toys of nominal value.
3. Alternative spelling of crackerjack.
   alt-of, alternative
4. A quantity of the snack, usually in the plural Cracker Jacks.
   uncountable

Examples

“A Cracker Jack fell to the theater floor.”

“He stuffed himself with Cracker Jack.”

“Tiffany's salesman: This, I take⟳ it, was not purchased at Tiffany’s? Paul Varjak: No, actually it was purchased concurrent with, uh, well, actually, came inside of… well, a box of Cracker Jack.”

“Take⟳ me out to the ball game / Take⟳ me out with the crowd / Buy⟳ me some peanuts and Cracker Jack / I don't care if I never get⟳ back.”

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