cracked
Translation
cracked, broken, hoarse, crazy
Examples
She drank from a cracked cup.
She drank from a cracked cup.
He spoke in a low, cracked voice.
He spoke in a low, cracked voice.
That idea is completely cracked.
That idea is completely cracked.
Grammar Patterns
a cracked ((noun)) a (noun) that is damaged with lines on its surface She drank from a cracked cup.
((sb./sth.)) is cracked (informal) crazy or strange That idea is completely cracked.
Similar Words
Synonyms: broken, fractured; crazy, insane
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to crack'.
Memory Tips
A 'cracked' pot can't hold water, and a 'cracked' idea can't hold up to scrutiny.