Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun firecracker
1 sense of firecracker
Sense 1
firecracker, cracker, banger -- (firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing)
=> firework, pyrotechnic -- ((usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.)