cracked up

The phrase 'cracked up' is versatile, used to describe mental breakdowns, exaggerated praise, vehicle accidents, and uncontrollable laughter.

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Definition

C1Mental Health

(informal)Experiencing a mental or emotional breakdown.

Example

After the stressful week, she completely cracked up.

B2Entertainment

(informal)To laugh uncontrollably or cause someone to laugh in this way.

Example

The comedian's joke cracked everyone up.

B2Evaluation

(informal)Something that is not as good as it was claimed to be.

Example

The new movie isn't all it's cracked up to be.

B2Automotive

(informal)To crash or wreck a vehicle.

Example

He cracked up his car on the icy road.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cracked up":

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