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Definition crush in American English

crush noun

noun
/krʌʃ/
1

a feeling of love and admiration for someone, often someone you know you cannot have a relationship with

Example

It wasn't really love, just a schoolgirl crush.

Example

I had the biggest crush on Joe all through high school.

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2

a crowd of people all extremely close together in an area that is too small for them

Example

We were scared we'd lose them in the crush.

Example

a crush of reporters

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Definition crush in American English