Crackerjack, noun and adj. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
A. n. Something that is exceptionally fine or splendid. Also, a person who is exceptionally skilful or expert.
1895 W. C. Gore in Inlander No. 62 "He got a crackerjack when he bought that horse."
Ibid., "As a pitcher he's a crackerjack."
B. adj. Exceptionally fine or good; of marked excellence or ability.
1911 R. D. Saunders Col. Todhunter ix. 123 "You've given me a cracker-jack talk on Missouri politics."
C. noun. Scott Sharpe's vintage rockabilly band based in Asheville NC performs the music of Gene Vincent, Joe Clay, Richie Valens, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, Link Wray, The Flat Duo Jets, The Cramps and many more...
2007 K. Smith, standing on the corner outside of Heiwa: "Hey Dave, when is CrackerJack playing again?"
Photos by Lamoille Graybeal - Jack of the Wood - December 14, 2007
My Interests
Music:
Member Since: 20/08/2007
Band Members: Scott Sharpe - Vox, Guitar
David Connor Jones - Bass
Richard Foulk - Drums
Influences: Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Flat Duo Jets
Sounds Like: Vintage
Record Label: Unsigned
