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

But she may yet have to drop out after losing her balance and crashing into the netting in the World Cup downhill in Crans Montana on Friday and damaging her other knee.

From Barron's

Neighbor had whispered to neighbor that a hundred-foot wall of water could come crashing down the river.

From Literature

Gold prices returned to positive territory after crashing on Friday, though they remain below the $5,000 mark as a record-setting rally in precious metals unwound sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold has a role in all these stories, but the scale of the moves, combined with the soaring and crashing of silver, shows a lot of froth.

From The Wall Street Journal

France's Laura Gauche also walked away unscathed after crashing into the safety mats in the finish area.

From Barron's