smashup

smashup
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: from smash up, v.
1. : a complete collapse

the smashup of many an ancient civilization — Russell Lord

warning signals of an economic smashupTime

an unexpected smashup in health

trying to prevent a smashup of the family business

2. : a collision or crash especially of one or more motor vehicles

a head-on smashup

died in an early morning smashup


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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