Meaning & Definition of word "Crazy"

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    Crazy

    /ˈkreɪ.zi/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who is considered to be mentally deranged or extremely eccentric.
      • Example: They say he's a genius, but others just call him a crazy.

    adjective:

    • 1. Mentally deranged; insane.
      • Example: After hearing the news, she thought the idea sounded crazy.
    • 2. Extremely enthusiastic; wildly excited.
      • Example: He was crazy about his new job and couldn't stop talking about it.
    • 3. Wildly impractical or illogical.
      • Example: That plan is crazy; there's no way it will work.
    • 4. Out of control; chaotic.
      • Example: The party got crazy when the music started blasting.
    • 5. Strange or unusual.
      • Example: I had a crazy dream last night that I was flying.

    adverb:

    • 1. In a crazy manner; erratically.
      • Example: She drove crazy, weaving in and out of traffic.

    Etymology

    Middle English cracy, from Old Norse krākr ‘sick’.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    crazy about:

    To be very enthusiastic or infatuated with something.

    crazy like a fox:

    Cunning or shrewd, especially in a way that might appear foolish.

    crazy as a loon:

    Completely insane or silly.

    Related Words

    mad:

    Angry or mentally ill.

    insane:

    In a state of mind that prevents normal perception or behavior.

    eccentric:

    Unconventional and slightly strange.

    Slang Meanings of crazy

    Meaning: Outrageously good or impressive.

    Example Sentence: That concert was crazy!

    Meaning: Completely wild or unexpected.

    Example Sentence: The party last night was crazy!