smash-up

/'smæʃʌp/

Friendly

Word: Smash-up

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "smash-up" refers to a serious collision, especially involving motor vehicles. It describes an accident where two or more vehicles hit each other, often causing damage.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "smash-up" when talking about car accidents or situations where vehicles collide.
• It is generally used in informal contexts.

Example Sentence:

• "There was a big smash-up on the highway this morning, and traffic was backed up for miles."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "smash-up" can also refer to the combining of different styles, ideas, or elements, especially in art or music. For example, a "smash-up" of two songs might mean that they are mixed together to create something new.

Word Variants:

• Smash (verb): To crash into something forcefully.
• Smashing (adjective): Something that is very good or impressive; can also mean to break something with force.

Different Meanings:

1. Collision Context: Refers to a serious vehicle accident.
2. Creative Context: The act of blending multiple elements, such as in music or art.

Synonyms:

• Collision
• Crash
• Wreck
• Pile-up (specifically for multiple vehicles)

Related Idioms:

• "In a wreck": To be in a bad situation, often used informally to describe a vehicle after an accident.
• "Hit and run": Referring to an accident where one driver leaves the scene without providing contact information.

Phrasal Verb:

• Smash into: To hit something with great force. For example, "The car smashed into the wall."

Academic

Noun

1. a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)

Synonyms

• smash