crashing

American  

[krash-ing] / ˈkræʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. absolute; complete; utter.

   a crashing bore.

2. unusual or superlative; exceptional.

   a crashing celebration.

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crashing British  

/ ˈkræʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal (prenominal) (intensifier) (esp in the phrase a crashing bore )

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Other Word Forms

• crashingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of crashing

First recorded in 1925–30; crash ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In the sixth round, Joshua backed the 28-year-old internet personality into a corner and delivered the knockout blow with a right to the chin that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas.

From Barron's

Then came more parenting fads, one crashing wave after another.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is the first time researchers have drawn a direct link between a known piece of space debris crashing to Earth and pollution levels.

From BBC

The prosecution alleged he was travelling 'at speed', approximately 77mph, without wearing a seatbelt and was distracted ahead of crashing into the broken down car.

From BBC

That injury, which she described as "gross and weird", left her struggling with visions of crashing and a fear of doing it again.

From BBC