Word noun · adjective
crashing
n. · adj.
US /ˈkɹæʃɪŋ/ UK /kɹˈæʃɪŋ/ crash·ing
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the loud noise made when something hits something else or breaks.
n.a gerundial noun referring to the audible resonance or physical act of a collision.
Simple“The sudden crashing in the attic woke everyone up in the middle of the night.”
In context“The constant crashing of the machinery made it impossible for the workers to hear the foreman's instructions.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.used to describe something very bad, loud, or extreme.
adj.an intensifier used to describe something severe, total, or overwhelming in its impact.
Simple“The party was a crashing bore and we left after only ten minutes.”
In context“The project's failure was a crashing disappointment to the investors who had backed the startup from its inception.”
UsageTypically used before a noun to intensify a negative quality.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated