crash — to hit something violently and break or be damaged
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hit something violently and break or be damaged
Pronunciation (IPA): /kræʃ/
Korean meaning: 충돌하다, 박살내다
Korean pronunciation: **크래**시
Example Sentences
- My dating app crashed right when my crush was about to reply!
- The economy crashed harder than my motivation on Monday mornings.
- Can I crash at your place? My roommate is having a 'study group' that sounds suspiciously like a party.
crash
VERB//kræʃ//
to hit something violently and break or be damaged
The cars crash loudly when they collide at the intersection.
The plates crash when they smash.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'crachen', likely of imitative origin (onomatopoeia) reflecting the sound of breaking or collision. The word may have Scandinavian influences, similar to Old Norse 'krasa' meaning to shatter.
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📝Examples
“My dating app crashed right when my crush was about to reply!”
“The economy crashed harder than my motivation on Monday mornings.”
“Can I crash at your place? My roommate is having a 'study group' that sounds suspiciously like a party.”
“The website crashed due to heavy traffic during the sale.”
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