crack–up

noun \ˈkrak-ˌəp\

: an accident in which a vehicle is badly damaged

Full Definition of CRACK-UP

: crash, wreck <an automobile crack–up>

a : a mental collapse : nervous breakdown <his wife's death brought on his crack–up>

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circa 1926

CRACK-UP Defined for Kids

noun \ˈkrak-ˌəp\

: breakdown 2

: ²crash 3, wreck <My car received minor damage in the crack-up.>

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