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firecracker

[fahyuhr-krak-er]

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noun

a paper or cardboard cylinder filled with an explosive and having a fuse, for discharging to make a noise, as during a celebration.

firecracker

/ ˈ�ڲ�ɪəˌ��æ��ə /

noun

a small cardboard container filled with explosive powder and lit by a fuse

adjective

impressively energetic
a firecracker start to the race

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Word History and Origins

Origin of firecracker¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; fire + cracker

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Another student told the paper that at first she thought the shots were firecrackers, but "then there was screaming, and we ran".

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Juan Ruvalcaba, 81, who lives across the street from where the shooting began Saturday night, said he initially thought he was hearing firecrackers, but then saw his neighbor shooting what appeared to be long gun.

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He told The Times on Sunday that he initially thought he was hearing firecrackers but then saw his neighbor shooting what appeared to be a long gun.

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Neighbors living close to the park said they heard a series of loud sounds, whether firecrackers or gunfire, in rapid succession — shortly after 2:40 p.m.

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"You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There's not a lot left of those", he added.

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