crashing

American

[krash-ing] / ˈkræʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

absolute; complete; utter.

a crashing bore.
unusual or superlative; exceptional.

a crashing celebration.

crashing British

/ ˈkræʃɪŋ /

adjective

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

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crashing

But the earthquake sent that building crashing down.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

The shift helps explain why bitcoin has remained stuck around $60,000 after crashing from its record high of over $126,000 in October.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Historically, when value stocks are having their moment in the sun, it usually means that the broader market is crashing and burning.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

He unleashed his right hand in the second round, with the final shot sending Albanian Prenga crashing down and forcing the referee to halt the contest.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

They came crashing down with so much force that the earth shook a mile away.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis

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