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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It took Australia just 10 overs to pass their target of 65, with Steve Smith crashing a six to seal victory after a fiery exchange with Jofra Archer.

From BBC

It was a year when AI investments and startup valuations shot up—as did fears that the AI economy might come crashing down.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a reminder that this charmed season, with Matthew Stafford in line to win his first Most Valuable Player honor, can come crashing down at any moment.

From Los Angeles Times

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the plane had just taken off when it turned back to land before crashing.

From Barron's

Soon after the review ended, the cholera response in South Sudan came crashing down.

From Salon

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