crashing
/ˈkɹæʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: crashings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The sound or action of something that crashes.
Noun
Examples
the ceaseless crashings of waves on the beach
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Severe; drastic.
Adjective
Examples
Advances were brought to crashing halts, and whole areas became impassable.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “crashing” mean?
The sound or action of something that crashes.
Is “crashing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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