crackup
/ˈkrækˌʌp/
noun
- A breakdown in mental or physical health, often due to stress.
- The comedian's sudden crackup surprised everyone who knew him.
- She was on the verge of a crackup from all the pressure at school.
- After working 80-hour weeks for months, he had a complete crackup and had to take a leave of absence.
- A collision or crash, especially of a vehicle.
- He walked away from the crackup with only a few bruises.
- The crackup on the highway involved three cars and caused a long traffic jam.
- The pilot survived the crackup but the plane was destroyed.
- An event that is very funny or causes uncontrollable laughter.
- That video of the cat chasing its tail is a crackup.
- My friend's impression of the teacher was an absolute crackup.
- The comedy show was a total crackup; I laughed until my stomach hurt.