crush
|crush|
/krʌʃ/
press with force
Etymology
'crush' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'croissir,' where 'croissir' meant 'to gnash or grind.'
'croissir' transformed into the Middle English word 'crushen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'crush'.
Initially, it meant 'to gnash or grind,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'pressing with force' and 'a strong feeling of attraction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a strong but temporary feeling of love or attraction for someone.
She had a crush on her math teacher.
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Noun 2
a crowd of people pressed closely together.
There was a crush of people at the concert.
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Verb 1
to press or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken into pieces.
He crushed the can with his foot.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39