ˈʃɪpɹɛk ˈɹɛk ˈɹɛk smash or break forcefully The kid busted up the car a ship that has been destroyed at sea a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles) they are still investigating the crash of the TWA plane an accident that destroys a ship at sea something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation the house was a wreck when they bought it thanks to that quack I am a human wreck