Crackup Meaning in English
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Definition
'Crackup' can mean a mental breakdown, when someone can no longer cope with stress, or an intense burst of laughter, usually in informal speech.
Usage & Nuances
'Crackup' is informal, often used for emotional or mental breakdowns ('have a crackup') or for laughing so hard you lose control ('That joke gave me a crackup'). In British English, 'crack up' is more common as a verb. Not used in formal writing.
Example Sentences
That movie was so funny, it was a total crackup!
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His joke gave everyone a crackup during class.
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After too much stress, he had a crackup.
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I almost had a crackup trying to juggle work and family.
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Last night’s comedy show was a real crackup—I couldn’t stop laughing.
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After everything that happened, her crackup surprised nobody.
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