Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

smashup

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.32 in modern English

Syllables
smashup
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An abrupt, damaging breakdown or failure.

Informal

noun

A violent collision involving one or more vehicles.

Informal

noun

An instance or the result of smashing; that which has been smashed into pieces.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from smash up.

Usage

Inflected Forms

smashups (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

mashup

Synonyms

crash

Questions

What does smashup mean?
An abrupt, damaging breakdown or failure.
Where does smashup come from?
Deverbal from smash up.

How to pronounce smashup

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