49ers star Christian McCaffrey recalls hilarious 'cracker' compliment with Australian barber

For Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ trip to Australia was quite the learning experience, as he found that words and sayings are a lot different Down Under.

McCaffrey, 30, revealed a hilarious interaction he had with a barber while getting a haircut.

"I was getting a haircut a few days ago and one of the barbers looks at me and says, ‘Looks cracker,'" McCaffrey said during his postgame press conference.

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Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers smiles after scoring a touchdown during the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl game between the AFC and NFC at the Moscone Center South in San Francisco, Calif., on Feb. 3, 2026. The NFC won 66-52. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

"I said, ‘Sorry, what did you say?’"

George Kittle and Deebo Samuel, who flanked McCaffrey at the press conference, laughed at the star running backs retelling of the story. McCaffrey, accustomed to "cracker" being used as a derogatory term for White people, had no idea the barber was paying him a compliment.

"I didn’t know what it meant, I guess that means it looks good. But that was funny," McCaffrey said.

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Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sept. 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

In Australia, the meaning of "cracker" is much different than in the United States, as it’s slang used to describe something as very good.

"He said (cracker) again, I said, ‘Dude, I hear that every Sunday.’ That was good, we had a good moment. I enjoy all the slang," McCaffrey said with a smile.

The 49ers had plenty of reasons to joke after their 27-7 trouncing of the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. McCaffrey had 10 carries for 68 yards while also catching five passes for 20 yards.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour)

Rookie running back Kaelon Black split carries with McCaffrey, presumably in an effort to keep the four-time Pro Bowler healthy and had 14 carries for 65 yards.

McCaffrey and the 49ers will return to the United States after their win and lesson in Australian slang to play the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.

Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.