Meaning of the word "crack up" in English
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crack up
US /kræk ʌp/
UK /kræk ʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to laugh uncontrollably or to cause someone to laugh uncontrollably
Example:
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The comedian's joke made everyone crack up.
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I always crack up when I watch that movie.
2.
to suffer a mental or physical breakdown
Example:
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The pressure of the job caused him to crack up.
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She was afraid she would crack up under the stress.
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