Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. They may be emotionaly connected to you, but they are expendable to a greater cause. Eminem watch video didnt remake the song, but samples martikas chorus as the chorus to his rap song. But it turns out crackers roots go back even further than the 17th century. I am of the opinion that given the predominance of even american movies at the very least the term cracker is now well known beyond. Cracker definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
Refinery equipment used to pyrolyse organic feedstocks. Old soldier definition of old soldier by merriamwebster. I was able to paint and assemble the pieces for this one in a little less than an hour, split in two sessions to allow for the paint to dry overnight. Nutcracker dolls traditionally resemble toy soldiers, and are often painted in bright colors. A term in southeastern united states english to describe poor white trash, derived from the scottish meaning of the verb to crack, which, in this sense denotes ostentation. I know the literal meaning the toys small soldiers with which the children play, but i believe there is a deeper meaning. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Jul 01, 20 with a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. Someone called me a cracker is that a nice description. The rock band cracker, started in the early 90s, was the first.
Crackers definition of crackers by the free dictionary. We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. No pin limits see more ideas about cracker jacks, jack, vintage toys. While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th century are functional, a significant proportion of modern nutcrackers are primarily decorative. The following definition from the urban dictionary explains eminems use of the phrase. Old soldier definition is an emptied liquor bottle. Standing wooden nutcrackers in the form of soldiers and kings were shown in the sonneberg and erzgebirge regions of germany by 1800 and in 1830, the term nussknacker appeared in the dictionary of the brothers grim.
They may be emotionaly connected to you, but they are expendable to a greater cause usualy pertaining to the protection of a friend. Looking for online definition of cracker or what cracker stands for. Sod this for a game of soldiers bugger this for a game of soldiers. This page explains what the slang term cracker means. Nutcracker dolls, also known as christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. The nutcracker ballet article about the nutcracker. The little boy loved toy soldiers and drafted speeches for the commandersinchief. The worlds most comprehensive professionally edited abbreviations and acronyms database all trademarksservice marks referenced on this site are properties of their respective owners. This phrase was originally cockney, but became popular with soldiers in world war i. Complete dictionary of cockney rhyming slang happy2move. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word toy soldier. The meaning of the word has changed a lot over the last four. However, the title was apparently such a desirable property that musician matt shafer asked them for permission to use the exact same name, but spelled with a k. One or more forum threads is an exact match of your searched term.
The term applies to depictions of uniformed military personnel from all eras, and includes knights, cowboys, pirates, and other subjects that involve combatrelated themes. Cracker means something entirely different in florida. A list of slang words and phrases, idioms, jargon, acronyms, and abbreviations. To be sad or upset about anything johno why you cracking the sads mate. Wooden nutcracker figures soldier puppet toy for christmas decoration 12. Various theories exists regarding this term s application to poor white southerners. Toy soldier definition and meaning collins english. Jul 01, 20 but it turns out cracker s roots go back even further than the 17th century. Sense of computer cracker, crack, cracking, were promoted in the 1980s as an alternative to hacker, by programmers concerned about negative public associations of hack, hacking creative computer coding. A cracker is a thin, crisp biscuit which is often eaten with.
A cracker is a thin, crisp biscuit which is often eaten with cheese. Nm the history of nutcrackers leavenworth nutcracker museum. Nutcracker definition of nutcracker by merriamwebster. Definition of the slang term cracker with an example. Acronyms for any soldier who is not trained to parachute from airplanes. Nobody harvests its spongy woods and makes the trunks sigh like toy soldiers giving up life. No childs holiday party is complete without a few games.
Nonairborne personnel, or nap, is the accepted term. In the first act of the ballet, claras parents, the stahlbaums, throw a christmas party. Full text of a dictionary of slang and colloquial english. This song was later remade by eminem, retaining the original chorus lyrics, but being renamed to like toy soldiers. It is sometimes used in a neutral context in reference to a native of florida, georgia or texas see florida cracker, georgia cracker or texas cracker. Toy soldiers vary from simple playthings to highly realistic and detailed models.
Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. With a single phrase, rachel jeantel, that friend of trayvon martins, may have lit a fuse in the trial of his accused killer. Whether you fancy the more conventional soldier or figures that crack that mold, has an assortment of nutcrackers from some of the most trusted and prestigious names in the business. Most nap are quick to point out that airborne soldiers, once they reach the ground, are little different from their peers. One theory is that it refers to the cracked corn that was a major part of the diet of poor southern whites. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been written and compiled by the slangit team. Full text of a dictionary of slang and colloquial english see other formats. Cracker, sometimes white cracker or cracka, is a racial epithet for white people, used especially for poor rural whites in the southern united states. All the way back to the age of shakespeare, at least. Some military slang words, such as digger, have become widely used by australians in general. Definition of toy soldier the online slang dictionary.
In this list, i put words that i think might have been used by either british or indians or words that were specific to india. The term is, indeed, a somewhat derogatory term for white people. Toy soldier definition and meaning collins english dictionary. I should explain to your lordship what is meant by crackers. This is probably from a device used for washing tin, in mining also used in australia. A derogatory term often used by civilians, raaf and navy personnel in. Another theory is that the term refers to whips that crackers used to drive slaves or cattle. We have 8 other definitions for toy in our acronym attic. Russian composer pyotr ilich tchaikovsky 18401893 set the tale to music. Nutcracker dictionary definition nutcracker defined. A toy soldier is a miniature figurine that represents a soldier. That night, clara wakes up at midnight to see her room filled with giant mice who attack her. A figurine created to resemble a miniature of a person outfitted for military combat 2014 august 11, w.
The term ace was royal flying corps slang for a pilot who had shot down five or more enemy aircraft. Banjo refers to a bacon and egg breakfast roll wrapped in tin foil and. Using a childhood toy as a metaphor conveys this well. Cracker conveys history of bigotry that still resonates. Crackers a term used by both british and americans poor frontiersmen in the southern colonies who served as irregular militia. Crackers meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Toy soldier urban background, orginating on the streets and in hiphop lyrics.
Crackers make a loud noise when they are pulled apart and usually contain a small toy and a paper hat. Hoffmann 17761822 wrote the original story on which the ballet is based. With everyday materials is a unique and unreservedly recommended addition to both community and academic library collections and a must for anyone who enjoys making and helping kids to make their own toys that children. Cream crackerscrackered knackersknackered testiclesworn out also. Slang word used to refer to those of european ancestry. More than 250,000 words that arent in our free dictionary. A toy soldier may be a friend, an acquaintance, or a follower to a cause. Profusely illustrated and thoroughly user friendly in organization, and the presentation of stepbystep instructions for each toy construction project, toys and play. Branwells toy soldier, bonaparte, had become the strong, bad, goodlooking duke of northangerland. Makers like glaesser, steinbach, and ulbricht produce dolls that celebrate different endeavors or occasions as well as beautiful craftsmanship. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary start your free trial today and get unlimited access to americas largest dictionary, with. Nutcracker definition is an implement for cracking nuts. Leg, or lowentry ground soldier, is considered offensive. Military slang of the revolutionary war era history is fun.
Its a very full dictionary of cockney rhyming slang, written with humour and. That means i know my bottle and glass from my beggar boys ass and neither mean what you think they might. The latter are of more recent development and are sometimes called model. Sets of 5 pcs, 5 traditional wooden nutcracker glitter soldier figure, 12cm collectible statue nut crackers on stand. Toy soldier definition of toy soldier by the free dictionary. Different flavors include nutcracker, finding nemo, and spongebob. In german tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. Sepposeptic tank yank apparently a more popular modern alternative to tin tank.
If you would like to suggest a term or an update to an existing one. If catalyst is used to aid pyrolysis it is informally called a cat cracker slang, chiefly britain a fine thing or person crackerjack. Someone called me a cracker in one of my answers what does this mean. It was defined as often in the form of a misshaped little man, in whose mouth the nut, by means of a leaver or screw, is cracked open. Information and translations of tin soldier in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The nutcracker one of the bestloved and most widely known ballets of our time, the nutcracker, tells the story of a young girls enchanted christmas eve. Its also anything that cracks, like a firecracker or a computer code cracker, or of course, that thin, savory snack that cracks when you break it.
Glossary of slang and peculiar terms in use in the aif anu. Information and translations of toy soldier in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Its also anything that cracks, like a firecracker or a computer code cracker, or of course, that thin. London cockney rhyming slang, words, expressions, meanings, explanations and. Toy soldier collectors of america how is toy soldier. Cracker conveys history of bigotry that still resonates cnn. Information about toy soldier in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms.
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