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crack up

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verb

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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face

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Recent Examples of crack-up
Noun
Despite their differences on policy, there is little reason to expect a crack-up between the Hungarian and American right in the near future. Emily Tamkin, The New Republic, 22 Sep. 2023 The movie tracks Carl’s descent, his crack-up, and his slow waking up to reality. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Apr. 2023
Verb
Finishing each other’s sentences, cracking up at the same things, going off on (heartwarming!) tangents, sharing the splash of extra wine the waiter pours, asking me interesting questions. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 May 2025 The 70-year-old Today show weatherman couldn’t stop cracking up during a shopping segment on the Friday, May 23 episode of the NBC morning show. Rachel McRady, People.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for crack-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crack-up
Noun
  • Read on for a breakdown of what else the bill has in store for higher ed.
    Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Officials did not provide a breakdown of casualty figures.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The force of the collision pushed the Volt into a Mercedes-Benz that was also at the stop sign.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • More buggies ended up on their sides or backs, the result of collisions or bad landings in the whoops section.
    William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Allow yourself to be seen, praised, or even vulnerable.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
  • In the days since the video was shared online, TikTok users have praised Row's husband for being so patient.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • This didn’t stop others from reporting the latter, and the story blew up out of all proportion.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • One island off the coast of South Korea may have blown up, but no one will stop the wealthy from oppressing and crushing the poor.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • As the light filters through the windows, the students laugh and ask questions; there’s a creative flow in the room.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
  • People eating, people laughing, people talking on the mobile.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Speed and alcohol impairment appear to be factors in the crash, police said.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • The Honda spun around clockwise and stopped near the crash site.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Centre Court applauded the No 1 seed for her quick reaction.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • Davies then applauded the work that was done last year following a deadly multiple 18-wheeler accident on Interstate 40 in Monroe County.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Harmon’s lateral agility and strong hands were as advertised during the offseason, but that was just football in shorts.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • Marilyn Manson made a short, virtual appearance at what was advertised as Ozzy Osbourne's final show with Black Sabbath.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 July 2025

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