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

France's high commissioner for French Polynesia said a "30-metre-high" landslide swept one house away, sending it crashing into a second.

From Barron's

Their original programs were used to study events such as two cars crashing or a soccer player heading a ball.

From Barron's

She helps him recover his powers, which ends badly and their battle sends him crashing and burning towards his transformation into Vecna.

From BBC

Wen, who has a history of crashing other celebrity events including concerts down under by Katy Perry and the Weeknd, was charged with being a public nuisance days after the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, the crashing, jagged sounds of drums and electric guitar filled the room, and the sonic experience of “Mellon Collie” unfolded.

From Los Angeles Times