Crazy

/ˈkreɪ.zi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is considered to be mentally deranged or extremely eccentric.

They say he's a genius, but others just call him a crazy.

adjective

Mentally deranged; insane.

After hearing the news, she thought the idea sounded crazy.

Extremely enthusiastic; wildly excited.

He was crazy about his new job and couldn't stop talking about it.

Wildly impractical or illogical.

That plan is crazy; there's no way it will work.

Out of control; chaotic.

The party got crazy when the music started blasting.

Strange or unusual.

I had a crazy dream last night that I was flying.

adverb

In a crazy manner; erratically.

She drove crazy, weaving in and out of traffic.

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

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.

mad

Angry or mentally ill.

insane

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

eccentric

Unconventional and slightly strange.

Outrageously good or impressive.

That concert was crazy!

Completely wild or unexpected.

The party last night was crazy!