Crush may refer to: *

Infatuation Infatuation, also known as being smitten, is the personal state of being overly driven by an uninformed or otherwise unreasonable passion, usually towards another person for whom one has developed strong Romantic love, romantic or sexual feelin ...

limerence Limerence is the mental state of being madly in love or intensely infatuated when reciprocation of the feeling is uncertain. This state is characterized by intrusive thoughts and idealization of the loved one (also called "crystallization"), ...

, the romantic attraction to another person *

Puppy love Puppy love, also known as a crush, is an informal term for feelings of romantic love, often felt during childhood and early adolescence. It is an infatuation usually developed by one's looks and attractiveness at first sight. It is named for its r ...

, feelings of love, romance, or infatuation felt by young people Crush may also refer to:

Film

* ''Crush'' (1972 film), a Hong Kong film * ''Crush'' (1992 film), a New Zealand film by Alison Maclean * ''The Crush'' (1993 film), a film by Alan Shapiro, starring Cary Elwes and Alicia Silverstone * ''Crush'' (2001 film), a film John McKay, starring Andie MacDowell * ''Crush'' (2009 film), a film by John V. Soto, starring Christopher Egan * ''Crush'' (2009 Russian film), a Russian film * ''The Crush'' (2010 film), a short film by Michael Creagh * ''Crush'' (2013 film), an American film by Malik Bader, starring Crystal Reed * ''Crush'' (2014 film), an Indonesian film * ''Crush'' (2022 film), an American film by Sammi Cohen, starring Rowan Blanchard * Crush, a green sea turtle character in the ''

Finding Nemo ''Finding Nemo'' is a 2003 American animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Lee Unkrich, and produced by Graham Walters, from ...

'' franchise

Food and drugs

Crush (soft drink) Crush is a brand of carbonated soft drinks owned and marketed internationally by Keurig Dr Pepper, originally created as an orange soda, Orange Crush. It was created in 1911, 30 years before Coca-Cola's Fanta, by beverage and extract chemist N ...

, a soft drink brand * Camel Crush, a brand of cigarettes * Crush or crushing, the initial step of

winemaking Winemaking, wine-making, or vinification is the production of wine, starting with the selection of the fruit, its Ethanol fermentation, fermentation into alcohol, and the bottling of the finished liquid. The history of wine-making stretches over ...

Music

Artists

Crush (rock band) Crush was an alternative rock band with East West Records from 1991 to 1993. Original members included singer-songwriter Michael Bramon, English guitarist-songwriter John Valentine Carruthers (formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees), English dr ...

, a 1990–1993 American/English alternative rock band *

Crush (British group) ''Byker Grove'' is a British teen drama and coming of age television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 on BBC One. The show was set in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne and was filmed in nearby Benwell. It was created by writer Adele Rose a ...

, a 1990s pop duo featuring Jayni Hoy and Donna Air from ''Byker Grove'' *

Crush (Canadian band) Crush was a Canadian band based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Leading band members were Paul Lamb and Cory Tetford. Other members included Santiago Serna, Scott MacFarlane and Brian Talbot. History Lamb and Tetford founded Crush in 2000. The band rel ...

, a 2000–2006 band *

Crush (singer) Shin Hyo-seob (; born May 3, 1992), professionally known as Crush (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. He debuted on April 1, 2014, with the single "Sometimes" and released his first album '' Crush on You'' on June 5, 20 ...

(born 1992), South Korean R&B and hip-hop singer

Albums

* ''Crush'' (2NE1 album) or the title song, 2014 * ''Crush'' (Abe Vigoda album) or the title song, 2010 * ''Crush'' (Bon Jovi album), 2000 * ''Crush'' (Doughboys album), 1993 * ''Crush'' (Floating Points album), 2019 * ''Crush'' (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark album) or the title song, 1985 * ''Crush'' (EP), by Ravyn Lenae, 2018 * ''Crush'', by IQ, 2008 * ''Crush'', by

Lettuce Lettuce (''Lactuca sativa'') is an annual plant of the family Asteraceae mostly grown as a leaf vegetable. The leaves are most often used raw in Green salad, green salads, although lettuce is also seen in other kinds of food, such as sandwiche ...

, 2015 * ''The Crush'', by

Anomie Belle Anomie Belle (an·o·me bel) is an American multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and '' artivist'' from Seattle. Originally a classically-trained violinist and songwriter, Belle began writing and recording music as a child. Bell ...

, 2011 * ''

Crushes (The Covers Mixtape) ''Crushes (The Covers Mixtape)'' is the sixth full-length release by husband/wife duo Mates of State. It was released digitally via iTunes as well as from the band's website on June 15, 2010. On the band's website, they explained the reason for ...

'', by Mates of State, 2010 * ''

Crushin' ''Crushin is the fourth studio album by the hip hop music, hip hop group the Fat Boys, released in 1987. It was their breakout album, charting in the top 10 on both ''Billboard'' Pop and R&B album charts and selling more than a million copies by ...

'', by the Fat Boys, or the title song, 1987 * ''Crushing'' (album), by Julia Jacklin, 2019

Songs

* "Crush" (Dave Matthews Band song), 1998 * "Crush" (David Archuleta song), 2008 * "Crush" (Ethel Cain song), 2021 * "Crush" (Fugative song), 2010 * "Crush" (Grace Jones song), 1987 * "Crush" (I.O.I song), 2016 * "Crush" (Jennifer Paige song), 1998 * "Crush" (Mandy Moore song), 2001 * "Crush" (Paul van Dyk song), 2004 * "Crush" (Pendulum song), 2011 * "Crush" (Playboi Carti and Travis Scott song), 2025 * "Crush" (Yuna song), 2016 * "Crush" (Zerobaseone song), 2023 * "

Crush (1980 Me) "Crush (1980 Me)" is the third single released by Australian singer-songwriter Darren Hayes from his debut studio album, ''Spin'' (2002). Written by Hayes and Robert Conley and produced by Greg Bieck, it was released on 19 August 2002 in Austral ...

", by Darren Hayes, 2003 * "C.R.U.S.H.", by Ciara from '' Ciara: The Evolution'', 2006 * "Crush", by 16volt from ''

LetDownCrush ''LetDownCrush'' is the third studio album by 16volt, released on August 7, 1996, by Cargo and Re-Constriction Records. Reception AllMusic awarded ''LetDownCrush'' three out of five possible stars. ''Aiding & Abetting'' gave the album a mixed ...

'', 1996 * "Crush", by Amerie from ''

Because I Love It ''Because I Love It'' is the third studio album by American singer Amerie. It was released on May 11, 2007, by Columbia Records. In the United States, the album was released exclusively through retailers such as Walmart and FYE, before its phys ...

'', 2007 * "Crush", by Anthrax from '' Volume 8: The Threat Is Real'', 1998 * "Crush", by Avril Lavigne from '' Head Above Water'', 2019 * "Crush", by Carys from ''

To Anyone Like Me ''To Anyone Like Me'' is the debut EP by Canadian singer Carys. The EP was released on October 2, 2020, through Warner Music Canada, and features the singles "Princesses Don't Cry", "No More", "Crush" and "When a Girl". Background ''To Anyon ...

'', 2020 * "Crush", by Frank Klepacki from the ''Command & Conquer: Red Alert'' video game soundtrack, 1996 * "Crush", by

Frankie J Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. (born December 7, 1975) better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican-American singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings. Born in Mexico, he grew up in San Diego and became a freestyle art ...

, 2009 * "Crush", by Gavin DeGraw from ''

Chariot A chariot is a type of vehicle similar to a cart, driven by a charioteer, usually using horses to provide rapid Propulsion, motive power. The oldest known chariots have been found in burials of the Sintashta culture in modern-day Chelyabinsk O ...

'', 2003 * "Crush", by Jimmy Eat World from ''

Clarity Clarity may refer to: Music Albums * ''Clarity'' (Jimmy Eat World album) or the title song, 1999 * ''Clarity'' (Sifow album) or the title song, 2006 * ''Clarity'' (Zedd album) or the title song (see below), 2012 * ''Clarity'' (mixtape), by K ...

'', 1999 * "Crush", by Katy Perry from '' 143'', 2024 * "Crush", by Lila McCann from ''

Something in the Air "Something in the Air" is the debut single by British rock band Thunderclap Newman, written by Speedy Keen who also provided lead vocals. It was a No. 1 single for three weeks in the UK Singles Chart in July 1969. The song has been used for fi ...

'', 1999 * "Crush", by

Mario Judah Mario Diamond-Judah Douglas (born December 6, 1999) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer. In 2017, Judah began producing music at the age of 17, with his first commercial single being released in 2020. He rose to promine ...

, 2020 * "Crush", by

MCND MCND (; acronym for "Music Creates New Dream") is a South Korean boy band formed by TOP Media. The group consists of five members: Castle J, Bic, Minjae, Huijun, and Win. They debuted on February 27, 2020, with the extended play (EP) ''Into the ...

, 2021 * "Crush", by Selena Gomez & the Scene from '' Kiss & Tell'', 2009 * "Crush", by Sleigh Bells from ''

Reign of Terror The Reign of Terror (French: ''La Terreur'', literally "The Terror") was a period of the French Revolution when, following the creation of the French First Republic, First Republic, a series of massacres and Capital punishment in France, nu ...

'', 2012 * "Crush", by the Smashing Pumpkins from ''

Gish ''Gish'' is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins, released on May 28, 1991, by Caroline Records. The album was produced by Butch Vig and frontman Billy Corgan, with the latter describing ''Gish'' as ...

'', 1991 * "Crush", by Solange Knowles from ''

Solo Star ''Solo Star'' is the debut studio album by American singer Solange, released by Columbia Records and Music World on December 26, 2002 in Japan and January 21, 2003 in the United States. It debuted and peaked at number forty-nine on the U.S. ''B ...

'', 2002 * "Crush", by Stereophonics from ''

Pull the Pin ''Pull the Pin'' is the sixth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics, released by V2 in the UK on 12 October 2007. A Stereophonics newsletter released the ''Pull the Pin'' album artwork to subscribers. The cover was also shown to Myspace ...

'', 2007 * "Crush", by Tall Dwarfs from '' Slugbucket Hairybreath Monster'', 1984 * "Crush", by Tessa Violet from '' Bad Ideas'', 2019 * "Crush", by Weki Meki from ''

Kiss, Kicks ''Kiss, Kicks'' is the first single album by South Korean girl group Weki Meki. It was released on October 11, 2018, by Fantagio Music and distributed by Interpark Interpark is a South Korean company launched as an internet, online auction w ...

'', 2019 * "Crush", by Zhane from '' Saturday Night'', 1997 * "The Crush", by John Hiatt on '' Warming Up to the Ice Age'', 1985; also recorded by JJ White, 1990 * "The Crush", by Parokya ni Edgar from ''

Khangkhungkherrnitz ''Khangkhungkherrnitz'' is the debut studio album by Filipino alternative rock band Parokya ni Edgar, released in 1996 under Universal Records Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as Universal Music Group o ...

'', 1996

Companies

Crush Management Crush Music is a New York City and Los Angeles based full-service talent management firm that focuses on managing musical artists, such as Miley Cyrus, Sia, Kesha, Green Day, Panic! at the Disco, Lorde, Train (band), Train, Weezer, and Fall Out Bo ...

Television

* ''Crush'' (U.S. game show), a game show hosted by Andrew Krasny * "Crush" (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''), a 2001 episode of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * "Crush" (''Haven''), an episode of ''Haven'' * "Crush", an episode of '' Heartstopper'' * "Crush", an episode of ''Kim Possible'' * "Crush", an episode of the ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' * "Crush", an episode of ''

Smallville ''Smallville'' is an American superhero fiction, superhero television series developed by writer-producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series was produce ...

'' * Crush, gladiator on the ''American Gladiators'' series

People

, singer from South Korea *

Brian Adams (wrestler) Brian Keith Adams (April 14, 1964 – August 13, 2007) was an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler. Adams is known for his time with the World Wrestling Entertainment, World Wrestling Federation (WWF), under the name Crush, an ...

or Crush (1964–2007), American professional wrestler *

Gina Carano Gina Joy Carano (born April 16, 1982) is an American actress and former Mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. She competed in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce (mixed martial arts), Strikeforce from 2006 to 2009, where she compiled a 7– ...

or Crush (born 1982), American mixed martial arts fighter

Sports

Colorado Crush The Colorado Crush were an arena football team based in Denver, Colorado. They began play as a 2003 Arena Football League expansion team. The Crush played in the Central Division of the American Conference until the Arena Football League suspen ...

, an American football team * CRUSH, a women's professional wrestling organization

Technology

Criminal Reduction Utilising Statistical History Criminal Reduction Utilising Statistical History (CRUSH) is an IBM predictive analytics system that attempts to predict the location of future crimes. It was developed as part of the Blue CRUSH program in conjunction with Memphis Police Department ...

or CRUSH, an IBM predictive analytics system *

Cattle crush A cattle crush (in UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Botswana and Australia), squeeze chute (North America), cattle chute (North America), standing stock, or simply stock (North America, Ireland) is a strongly built stall or cage for holding cattle, ...

, a standing stock or cage for restraining livestock * Crush, an engineering term for preload that deforms a part * Crush, the codename for NVIDIA's

nForce nForce is a motherboard chipset created by Nvidia originally for AMD Athlon and Duron, with later revisions also supporting contemporary Intel processors. The chipset shipped in 3 varieties; 220, 415, and 420. 220 and 420 are very similar with e ...

chipset for the Athlon processor * Crush or crushing, destructive compression as by a

crusher A crusher is a machine designed to reduce large rocks into smaller rocks, gravel, sand or rock dust. Crushers may be used to reduce the size, or change the form, of waste materials so they can be more easily disposed of or recycled, or to reduce ...

* Crush, one of the former names for the American social media app

Gas Gas is a state of matter that has neither a fixed volume nor a fixed shape and is a compressible fluid. A ''pure gas'' is made up of individual atoms (e.g. a noble gas like neon) or molecules of either a single type of atom ( elements such as ...

Other uses

* ''Crush'' (comics), a 2003 series of comics *

Crushing (execution) Death by crushing or pressing is a method of execution that has a history during which the techniques used varied greatly from place to place, generally involving placing heavy weights upon a person with the intent to kill. Crushing by elephant ...

, a torturous method of execution * ''Crush'' (video game), a 2007 video game *

Crush, Texas The Crash at Crush was a one-day publicity stunt in the U.S. state of Texas that took place on September 15, 1896, in which two uncrewed locomotives were crashed into each other head-on at high speed. William George Crush, general passenger agent ...

, a temporary "city" established as a one-day publicity stunt in 1896 *

Crush injury A crush injury is injury by an object that causes compression of the body. This form of injury is rare in normal civilian practice, but common following a natural disaster. Other causes include industrial accidents, road traffic collisions, bui ...

, an injury by an object that causes compression of the body *

Crush syndrome Crush syndrome (also traumatic rhabdomyolysis or Bywaters' syndrome) is a medical condition characterized by major shock and kidney failure after a crushing injury to skeletal muscle. It should not be confused with crush injury, which is the c ...

, major shock and kidney failure after a crushing injury *

Crush fetish A crush fetish is a Sexual fetishism, fetish and a paraphilia in which sexually aroused, sexual arousal is associated with observing objects being crushed or being crushed oneself. The crushed objects vary from inanimate items (e.g., food), to inj ...

, a fetish in which sexual arousal is associated with observing objects being crushed or being crushed oneself * ''Crush'' (Richard Siken), a collection of poetry by Richard Siken *

Crowd crush Crowd collapses and crowd crushes are catastrophic incidents that can occur when a body of people becomes dangerously overcrowded. When numbers are up to about five people per square meter, the environment may feel cramped but manageable; when nu ...

, large group of people pressed together * Crush (DC Comics), a fictional character from DC Comics * Crush, a character in the series ''

Rusty Rivets ''Rusty Rivets'' is a Canadian animated children's television series, and is produced by Arc Productions and Spin Master Entertainment. The series aired for three seasons, simultaneously on Treehouse TV in Canada and on Nickelodeon in the U.S. ...