Precrash

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Before a collision involving a vehicle. not-comparable

    "“As a result, I must conclude that Trooper II Rasinski’s precrash driving conduct was culpably inefficient and in violation of the division’s rules and regulations,” he continued."

  2. 2
    Before a financial crash. not-comparable

    "The “greed is good,” precrash 1980s brought another real estate boom to New York, though one with a limited impact on the physical appearance of the city."

Example

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"“As a result, I must conclude that Trooper II Rasinski’s precrash driving conduct was culpably inefficient and in violation of the division’s rules and regulations,” he continued."

Etymology

From pre- + crash.

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