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crack-up
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crack·up or crack-up  (krkp)
n. Informal
1. A crash, as one involving an airplane or automobile.
2. A mental or physical breakdown.
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Noun1.crack-up - a mental or physical breakdown
breakdown
collapse, prostration - an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
nervous breakdown - a severe or incapacitating emotional disorder


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