"crackup" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crackups [plural], crack-up [alternative]
Etymology: Deverbal of crack up. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|crack up}} Deverbal of crack up Head templates: {{en-noun}} crackup (plural crackups)
  1. A crash or wreck, generally involving a car or airplane. Categories (topical): Automotive, Aviation

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Alternative forms

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