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.