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cracking

crack·ing [ kráking ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
quick: very fast ( informal )
at a cracking pace



adverb 
Definition:
 
( informal )
Same as  extremely

did a cracking good job



noun 
Definition:
 
breaking down into smaller molecules: the breaking down of something, especially the heavier hydrocarbons in petroleum, into smaller molecules using heat or catalysis


get cracking to start moving or doing something quickly or more quickly (informal)

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