Gadit

cracked up

Definitions (3)
1verbTo laugh uncontrollably or burst into laughter.
She cracked up at the comedian's joke.
The whole class cracked up when the teacher made a funny face.
I cracked up when I saw the cat wearing a tiny hat.
2verbTo praise someone or something highly, often more than deserved.
The movie was cracked up to be the best of the year, but I found it just okay.
He cracked up his new phone, saying it was the best on the market.
The restaurant was cracked up as the best in town, but it didn't meet my expectations.
3verbTo suffer a mental or emotional breakdown.
After months of stress, he finally cracked up and needed a break.
She felt like she was going to crack up if she didn't get some rest soon.
The pressure of the job made him crack up eventually.
Word Origin
Language
English
Originally meant
To break or burst apart, often used figuratively for laughter or mental breakdown.
Background
The phrase 'cracked up' has been used in English since the 19th century, initially referring to something breaking apart physically. Over time, it evolved to describe emotional or mental breakdowns and later came to include uncontrollable laughter.