crack up

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual
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Meaning: To laugh uncontrollably

大笑、笑得停不下来
Partirse de risa, desternillarse
大笑いする、爆笑する
폭소하다, 배꼽이 빠지게 웃다

To burst into laughter; also means to have a mental breakdown.

突然大笑起来。也可指精神崩溃。
Estallar en carcajadas. También puede significar tener una crisis nerviosa.
笑いが止まらなくなること。精神的に参ってしまうという意味もある。
갑자기 웃음이 터지는 것; 정신적으로 무너지다는 뜻도 있음.
Base verb: crack
Particle: up
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. That joke cracked me up.
    那个笑话让我笑死了
    Ese chiste me partió de risa
    あの冗談で大笑いした
    그 농담에 빵 터졌어.
  2. We cracked up laughing.
    我们笑得不行
    Nos desternillamos de risa
    私たちは爆笑した
    우리는 폭소했어.
  3. Stop it, you're cracking me up!
    别说了,我要笑死了!
    ¡Para, me estás matando de risa!
    やめて、笑いが止まらない!
    그만해, 웃음이 멈추질 않아!

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: laughter, humor

Tone: amused

✓ Do Say

  • Cracked me up
    笑死我了
    Me partí de risa
    大笑いした
    완전 빵 터졌어

Origin & History

From cracking one's composure.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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