Pronunciation: /krʌʃ/
noun a brief but intense infatuation for someone
A1 I have a crush on my classmate.
A2 She has a crush on a boy in her soccer team.
B1 Having a crush on a coworker can make work awkward.
B2 His crush on the lead singer of the band is well-known among his friends.
C1 Despite her crush on him, she decided to remain professional at work.
C2 His childhood crush on his neighbor lasted well into adulthood.
verb to defeat or overcome completely
A1 I crush the garlic before adding it to the pan.
A2 She crushes the grapes to make wine.
B1 The crowd crushes against the barriers during the concert.
B2 The weightlifter can crush over 300 pounds with ease.
C1 The company's new product is expected to crush the competition.
C2 Her talent for public speaking crushes any doubts about her abilities.
formal She had a secret crush on her coworker, but she never acted on her feelings.
informal I think my crush likes me back because he always smiles when he sees me.
slang I've got a major crush on that new barista at the coffee shop.
figurative The weight of the world seemed to crush his spirit as he faced one setback after another.
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