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Uncommoncrashing
The correct spelling is crashing.
How to pronounce crashing
verb
IPA: /ˈkɹæʃɪŋ/
Say it like: Cra-shi-ng
The correct spelling is crashing. To collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently. For example: "I'm sorry for crashing the bike into a wall. I'll pay for repairs."
Usage Examples
“I'm sorry for crashing the bike into a wall. I'll pay for repairs.”
“We weren't invited to the party so we decided to crash it.”
“Hey dude, can I crash at your pad?”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently.
- 2.To severely damage or destroy something by causing it to collide with something else.
- 3.(via gatecrash) To attend a social event without invitation, usually with unfavorable intentions.
- 4.To accelerate a project or a task or its schedule by devoting more resources to it.
- 5.To make or experience informal temporary living arrangements, especially overnight.
noun
- 1.The sound or action of something that crashes.
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