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firecracker

fi·rec·rac·ker

UK/ˈfaɪəˌkɹækə/ US/ˈfaɪəɹˌkɹækəɹ/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

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Origin

From fire + cracker.

Phrases

  • firecracker chicken
  • firecracker flower
  • firecracker plant
  • wet firecracker

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