firecracker

Definition of Firecracker in English :

1. banger, cracker, firecracker

firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Firecracker

noun

1.

a small cardboard container filled with explosive powder and lit by a fuse

adjective

2.

impressively energetic

a firecracker start to the race

noun

a usually small paper cylinder that contains an explosive and an attached fuse and makes a sharp noise when exploded: used at celebrations, etc.

n.

1. A small explosive charge and a fuse in a heavy paper casing, exploded to make noise, as at celebrations.

2. Slang A spirited, quick-tempered, or rambunctious person.