Definition

A person you're intensely attracted to romantically or otherwise desire, but for whatever reason (they're unavailable, you're too shy, timing's wrong), you can't actually have them.

Example Usage

I've had a crush on my coworker for months, but they just got engaged.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=crush&defid=13927753)

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