Meaning & Definition of word "Craze"

Craze

/kreɪz/

noun:

  • 1. an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived.
    • Example: The fitness craze has led to a surge in gym memberships.
  • 2. a temporary fashion or trend.
    • Example: The latest craze among teenagers is collecting virtual pets.
  • 3. a state of frantic excitement or activity.
    • Example: There was a craze for the new mobile game that took the world by storm.

verb:

  • 1. to make crazy; to infatuate or excite.
    • Example: The news of the celebrity's engagement crazed the fans.
  • 2. to crack or break in a way that causes an irregular pattern.
    • Example: The porcelain dish crazed after being exposed to extreme temperature changes.

Etymology

Middle English 'crazin', likely from the Old Norse 'krasa', meaning to break.

Common Phrases and Expressions

craze for something:

A strong enthusiasm or obsession for a particular thing.

in a craze:

In a state of wild excitement or confusion.

craze over:

To be overly enthusiastic or obsessed about something.

Related Words

mania:

An excessive enthusiasm or excitement.

fad:

A temporary fashion or craze.

obsession:

An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Slang Meanings of craze

Meaning: Something that's all the rage.

Example Sentence: That new app is such a craze right now!

Meaning: To be so excited about something.

Example Sentence: Everyone's crazing over the latest pop star.