coal cracker

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Meaning · English

A native or established resident of the traditional coal-mining area of northeastern Pennsylvania; a worker in the mines of this region.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Our first coal region poll, and what a great one it was! Coal Crackers sure do love their pizza.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “coal cracker” mean?

A native or established resident of the traditional coal-mining area of northeastern Pennsylvania; a worker in the mines of this region.

Is “coal cracker” formal or informal?

coal cracker is generally slang.