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!