Asked by brooke
is the root word for the word crackerjack
crack?
crack?
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Answered by
Writeacher
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crackerjack?s=t
Read carefully.
Read carefully.
Answered by
brooke
is it krak?
Answered by
brooke
or is it jack?
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brooke
and the subject is launguage arts
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brooke
Oh is it er????
Answered by
Writeacher
Did you read the section telling the origin of the word? Scroll down and read it.
Answered by
brooke
this is what is says
1890-95, Americanism; earlier crackajack, rhyming compound based on crack (adj.); -a- as in blackamoor; jack 1in sense “chap, fellow”
1890-95, Americanism; earlier crackajack, rhyming compound based on crack (adj.); -a- as in blackamoor; jack 1in sense “chap, fellow”
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brooke
is it a?
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brooke
or is it crack
Answered by
Writeacher
I honestly don't know how you're supposed to indicate the root word on this one.
Both "crack" and "jack" seem to be root words. The suffix for "crack" is obviously "er."
The word is an "Americanism" which is another word for regional jargon or slang!
Both "crack" and "jack" seem to be root words. The suffix for "crack" is obviously "er."
The word is an "Americanism" which is another word for regional jargon or slang!
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