Crackups

/ˈkrækʌps/ noun

Definition

Plural form of crackup; multiple breakdowns or collapsions, whether physical or emotional.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'crackup,' formed by adding the '-s' suffix to the singular noun form.

Kelly Says

The plural of this word reveals an uncomfortable truth about modern life—we've normalized multiple breakdowns happening in succession, whether in machinery, vehicles, or people's mental health.

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