Smash up
verb
To break or destroy something by hitting or crashing it violently.
He smashed up the car in a terrible accident.
Often appears as...
- smash up the car
- smash up the room
verb
To seriously injure one's body, especially in an accident.
He smashed up his leg in the motorcycle crash.
Often appears as...
- smash up his hand
- smash up her foot
verb
To defeat or destroy (often used in the context of competition or conflict).
Our team managed to smash up the opposition in the final match.
Often appears as...
- smash up the competition
- smash up the opponent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To break or destroy something by hitting or crashing it violently.
He smashed up the car in a terrible accident.
Often appears as...
- smash up the car
- smash up the room
verb
To seriously injure one's body, especially in an accident.
He smashed up his leg in the motorcycle crash.
Often appears as...
- smash up his hand
- smash up her foot
verb
To defeat or destroy (often used in the context of competition or conflict).
Our team managed to smash up the opposition in the final match.
Often appears as...
- smash up the competition
- smash up the opponent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Violent Action
Indicates a strong, possibly aggressive force used to destroy.
The protesters got angry and smashed up the storefronts.
Pro Tip 2/3Total Destruction
Implies that the item is damaged beyond repair, not just slightly broken.
After the hailstorm, the greenhouse was completely smashed up.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Response
Can suggest anger or frustration led to the action of destroying something.
In a fit of rage, he smashed up all the plates.
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