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to crack up
[phrase form: crack]
01
to laugh in a loud or uncontrollable manner
Examples
As they watched the comedy show, the friends continuously cracked up at the clever and witty dialogues.
02
to make someone laugh in a lively or uncontrollable manner
Examples
The comedian 's hilarious jokes never failed to crack up the audience during the stand-up show.
03
to experience a mental or emotional collapse, often under extreme stress or pressure
Examples
After months of intense workload and minimal rest, the constant pressure caused him to crack up, leading to burnout.
04
to describe something or someone in a positive and enthusiastic way
Examples
The journalist cracked up the new restaurant, praising its innovative menu and cozy ambiance in the review.
05
to damage or completely destroy a vehicle in a crash
Examples
The motorist narrowly avoided cracking up his car when he swerved to miss a pedestrian.
06
to tease or joke about someone, often playfully
SlangExamples
They 're always cracking up at me for my accent.
