Definition
Extremely skilled or talented at something, to an almost unbelievable degree. Originally from Fortnite culture describing players with insane mechanical skill. 'He's cracked at basketball' means he's phenomenally good. Can apply to any skill, not just gaming.
Translation for Parents
This is a compliment. If your kid says someone is 'cracked,' they mean that person is absurdly talented. It comes from Fortnite where being 'cracked' meant you were so good it seemed like the game was broken. Now it applies to anything: math, basketball, cooking, whatever. It's basically 'gifted' with energy drink energy.
Examples
“bro is cracked at math he got 100 without studying”
“He's incredibly good at math, he got 100% without studying”
“she's cracked at volleyball no one can score on her”
“She's amazingly talented at volleyball, no one can score against her”
Cringe Score
Please don't
A parent calling something 'cracked' will generate a visible wince. But it's a risk/reward play: if you use it correctly about something genuinely impressive, you might earn a grudging nod. Miss the context and you're cooked.
Category
compliment
Peak
2021-06
Last Verified
2026-02-26
Sources
editorial, urban_dictionary, reddit