CRACKERJACK

Crackerjack

Crackerjack was a British children's entertainment that aired on the BBC Television Service from 14 September 1955 until 21 December 1984.

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Cracker Jack

Cracker Jack is an American brand of snack consisting of molasses-flavored candy-coated popcorn and peanuts, well known for being packaged with a prize of nominal value inside. The Cracker Jack name was registered in 1896. The slogan "The More You Eat The More You Want" was also registered that year. Some food historians consider it the first junk food. Cracker Jack is famous for its connection to baseball lore. The Cracker Jack brand has been owned and marketed by Frito-Lay since 1997.

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crackerjack

Noun

  1. An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
  2. An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman)
  3. The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
  4. A sailor.

Adjective

  1. Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.
  2. Expert, top-rated or high-performing.
  3. Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that comprise the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy, following the sailor uniform worn by Sailor Jack on boxes of Cracker Jack snacks.


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