crackerjack
A real whiz
Crackerjack means first-rate or excellent, often describing someone highly skilled at what they do: a crackerjack mechanic, a crackerjack reporter.
The word carries an informal, slightly old-fashioned enthusiasm.
As a noun, a crackerjack is an exceptionally capable person: She's a real crackerjack at crossword puzzles.
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- whizInformal term for expert
- hotshotShowy, skilled person
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
wizard · genius · maven · adept · master · prodigy · savant · specialist
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- first-rateOf superior quality
top-notch · superior · splendid · ace · prime · choice · premium · bang-up
Heated grain that puffs
- prizeReward for winning
- boxLidded storage container
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- ballparkSports venue or estimate
concession · treat · molasses · candied · crunchy · munchies · snacking · kernels
Longing for the past
- retroEvoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
memorabilia · collectible · antique · heirloom · bygone · traditional · timeless · heritage
ace
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maestro · wizard · genius · maven · adept · master · prodigy · savant · specialist · authority
outstanding
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
first-rate · top-notch · superior · splendid · ace · prime · choice · premium · bang-up · tip-top
popcorn
Heated grain that puffs
ballpark · concession · treat · molasses · candied · crunchy · munchies · snacking · kernels · ballgame
nostalgic
Longing for the past
old-fashioned · memorabilia · collectible · antique · heirloom · bygone · traditional · timeless · heritage · yesteryear
- expertsexperts, expert, specialist, masters, specialists
- top performersace, all-star, champ, elite, expert
- Masterymaster, mastered, expert, pro, ace
- showstoppersshowstopper, showstoppers, knockout, knockouts, stunner
- jackscar jack, floor jack, hydraulic jack, scissor jack, bottle jack
crackerjackincompetent
Lacking necessary skill
unskilled · inept · unskillful · incapable · ineffectual
crackerjackinferior
Of lower rank
second-rate · substandard · poor · mediocre · lousy