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/krʌʃ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A strong feeling of love or attraction for someone, typically someone unattainable or only slightly known.
She had a huge crush on the new guy in class.
An intense infatuation with someone, often at a young age.
His teenage crushes were often fleeting but very intense.
An overwhelming feeling of love or desire.
It was just a crush that lasted for a few weeks.
verb
To press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
He accidentally crushed the empty soda can.
To defeat overwhelmingly or crush one's opponents.
The team crushed their rivals in the championship game.
To inflict severe physical injury on someone.
The falling tree could have crushed the car if no one was inside.
To overwhelm emotionally; to defeat someone’s spirit or will.
The news of her failure crushed her hopes of getting into a good college.
Etymology
Middle English 'cruschen' from Old French 'cruscher' which means to break or grind.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crush it
To perform exceptionally well.
a crush on someone
To have a romantic infatuation with someone.
crushed dreams
Hopes or aspirations that have been destroyed.
Related Words
infatuation
An intense but short-lived passion or admiration.
squeeze
To apply pressure to something to compress it.
Slang Meanings
A romantic interest, often of a young person.
He's got a crush on that new girl in school.
To crush on someone is to have feelings for them.
Did you hear she’s crushing on him?