Synonyms

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

Example Sentences

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Still, Saylor asserted the company could find creative ways to service its debt without crashing the Bitcoin market.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

One of the residents who had to leave his home during the evacuation on Saturday night said the bomb sounded like a car crashing into a wall.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

When the future of the Boston Celtics came crashing to the court in Madison Square Garden last May, Martin O’Malley was just like any other basketball fan watching on TV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He wasn’t told what resulted in his termination, but said that during his last ride, he had to drive defensively to avoid crashing into a vehicle that was merging recklessly on the freeway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

They screamed and flailed, slamming into each other; thrashing and crashing through the water.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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