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crack–up
noun \ˈkrak-ˌəp\
: an accident in which a vehicle is badly damaged
Full Definition of CRACK-UP
2
a : a mental collapse : nervous breakdown <his wife's death brought on his crack–up> b : collapse, breakdown
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First Known Use of CRACK-UP
circa 1926
Related to CRACK-UP
- Synonyms
- crack-up, nervous breakdown, tailspin
CRACK-UP Defined for Kids
crack–up
noun \ˈkrak-ˌəp\
Definition of CRACK-UP for Kids
1
: breakdown 2
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