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crush

/krʌʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does crush mean?

noun, verb

A strong and often unrequited love or infatuation for someone; to squeeze or press something forcefully, often so that it collapses or breaks.

Example

"She had a crush on him since high school, but he never noticed her."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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