noun
crasher
Crasher (noun) means someone who attends an event without being invited. Example: “Security spotted a crasher trying to sneak into the wedding reception.”
noun
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Someone who attends an event without being invited.
"Security spotted a crasher trying to sneak into the wedding reception."
How to use crasher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gatecrasher — someone who turns up at an event uninvited.
Common pairings
party crasher
wedding crasher
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Word forms
- Plural
- crashers
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Security spotted a _____ trying to sneak into the wedding reception.
Etymology
From crash plus the agent suffix -er, in the sense "one who crashes (a party)".
Synonyms
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gatecrasher
unwelcome guest
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Rhymes for crasher
See all rhymes for crasher →Frequently asked questions
What does “crasher” mean?
The word “crasher” means someone who attends an event without being invited. In plain terms, a gatecrasher — someone who turns up at an event uninvited.
How do you use “crasher” in a sentence?
Here is “crasher” used in a sentence: “Security spotted a crasher trying to sneak into the wedding reception.”
What part of speech is “crasher”?
“Crasher” is a noun.
What is the meaning of crasher?
"crasher" (noun) means someone who attends an event without being invited.
