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have a crush onto have romantic feelings for someone, especially feelings that are not expressed or reciprocated

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to have romantic feelings for someone, especially feelings that are not expressed or reciprocated

Pronunciation (IPA): /hæv ə krʌʃ ɑːn/

Korean meaning: 누군가에게 연애감정을 품다, 짝사랑하다

Korean pronunciation: 해브 어 **크**뤄쉬 온

Example Sentences

  • I had a massive crush on my math teacher, but then I realized he was married to my aunt.
  • She's had a crush on the barista since he spelled her name right on the coffee cup.
  • Having a crush on someone in your online class is awkward because you only see them in a tiny Zoom window.

have a crush on

NOUN

//hæv ə krʌʃ ɑːn//

to have romantic feelings for someone, especially feelings that are not expressed or reciprocated

have a crush on concept
💡 Concept

to have romantic feelings for someone, especially feelings that are not expressed or reciprocated

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have a crush on rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Have a crush on him, she starts to blush and whispers hush!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hæv ə krʌʃ ɑːn/
🇬🇧 UK/hæv ə krʌʃ ɒn/

🌳Etymology

Origin

'crush'는 원래 '압박하다, 짓누르다'는 뜻이었는데, 1884년 미국에서 '심장을 압박하는 듯한 강렬한 감정'이라는 의미로 사랑의 감정을 표현하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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rush
blush
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I had a massive crush on my math teacher, but then I realized he was married to my aunt.

😄 Fun example

She's had a crush on the barista since he spelled her name right on the coffee cup.

😄 Fun example

Having a crush on someone in your online class is awkward because you only see them in a tiny Zoom window.

Many teenagers have crushes on their favorite pop stars or actors.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

be infatuated withbe smitten withfancyhave feelings forbe attracted to

Antonyms

be indifferent todislikebe repulsed by

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