bonkers

[ˈbɒŋkəz]

bonkers Definition

mad; crazy; insane.

Using bonkers: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bonkers" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He went completely bonkers when he heard the news.

  • Example

    The idea sounds bonkers to me.

  • Example

    I think I'm going bonkers from all this stress.

bonkers Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bonkers

Phrases with bonkers

  • to become extremely angry or excited

    Example

    The fans went bonkers when their team won the championship.

  • batshit bonkers

    completely insane or crazy

    Example

    The conspiracy theory he came up with was batshit bonkers.

  • to be very enthusiastic or passionate about something

    Example

    She's absolutely bonkers about horses.

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Summary: bonkers in Brief

'Bonkers' [ˈbɒŋkəz] is an adjective that means mad, crazy, or insane. It can be used to describe a person's behavior, an idea, or a situation. The phrase 'go bonkers' means to become extremely angry or excited, while 'batshit bonkers' is an even stronger way of saying someone is completely insane. 'Bonkers about something' means to be very enthusiastic or passionate about it.

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