kraker

From kraken (“to crack, break”) +‎ -er.

• IPA^(key): /ˈkraː.kər/

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• Hyphenation: kra‧ker
• Rhymes: -aːkər

kraker m (plural krakers, diminutive krakertje n)

1. (literally) one who cracks or an instrument used to crack
2. a chiropractor

   Hij moet voor een onderzoek naar de kraker. ― He has to go to the chiropractor for an examination.

3. a squatter

   Synonym: occupant (Suriname)

   In de oude fabriek wonen nu stonede krakers. ― Stoned squatters are now living in the old factory.

4. (informal) a thing of good quality, a cracker

   Wij verwachten morgen een echte kraker in Port Elizabeth. ― We expect a real cracker (of a match) tomorrow in Port Elizabeth.

5. (Suriname) supporter (someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson)
   • 2009, Orlando Emanuels, Dyompo's reis om de wereld [Dyompo's voyage around the world]‎, Paramaribo: Nationale Stichting Kinderboekenfestival Suriname, →ISBN, page 20:

     Maar ondanks het aanvuren van de vele Dyompo-krakers en de medewerking van de bomen, ging Wind als eerste langs de laatste controlepost.

     But despite the shouts of support coming from Dyompo's many supporters, and the assistance of the trees, Wind was first to pass the final checkpoint.

• kaskraker

• rakker

Borrowed from French cracker or English cracker.

• IPA^(key):
• Hyphenation: kra‧ker

kraker (definite accusative krakeri, plural krakerler)

1. A cracker