What does CRUSH mean?

Crush 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a brief but intense infatuation for someone

Verb: press or squeeze (someone or something) with force or violence

3. Pronunciations

US: /krʌʃ/

UK: /krʌʃ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "crush" originated from the Old French word "croissir" which means "to break or smash." It was first used in the early 15th century as a verb meaning "to press or squeeze with force or violence." The noun form meaning "a brief but intense infatuation for someone" emerged in the late 19th century and has been commonly used in popular culture, especially in movies, TV shows, and songs.

5. Synonyms

Noun: infatuation, attraction, admiration, fancy

Verb: squash, flatten, mash, compress

6. Related Words

Crash, brush, blush, hush, plush

7. Example Sentences

Noun:

1. She had a crush on her high school teacher.
2. His crush on her lasted for years.

Verb:

1. He accidentally crushed the glass with his foot.
2. She felt like her chest was being crushed by the weight of the world.