firecracker — a small explosive device that makes a loud noise when it explodes, used for celebration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small explosive device that makes a loud noise when it explodes, used for celebration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪərˌkrækər/
Korean meaning: 폭죽, 작은 폭발음을 내는 축하용 폭발물
Korean pronunciation: **파이**어크래커
Example Sentences
- My dog hides under the bed every time someone sets off firecrackers.
- The firecracker exploded so loudly that it woke up the entire neighborhood.
- She has a firecracker personality - small but explosive!
firecracker
NOUN//ˈfaɪərˌkrækər//
a small explosive device that makes a loud noise when it explodes, used for celebration
Kids light a firecracker on the street and jump back laughing as it pops.
The tracker drops his cracker when the firecracker pops!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
화약이 발명된 중국에서 시작되어, 불(fire)과 크래커(cracker, 부서지는 소리를 내는 것)가 결합된 합성어입니다. 마치 과자 크래커가 바삭 부서지듯 '팡!' 하고 터지는 소리에서 이름이 유래되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog hides under the bed every time someone sets off firecrackers.”
“The firecracker exploded so loudly that it woke up the entire neighborhood.”
“She has a firecracker personality - small but explosive!”
“Firecrackers are traditionally used to ward off evil spirits during Chinese New Year.”
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