crazy

[ˈkreɪzi]

crazy Definition

• 1. mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way
• 2. extremely enthusiastic

Using crazy: Examples

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

• Example

  He went crazy and started throwing things around the room.

• Example

  I'm crazy about this new restaurant.

• Example

  She's been acting crazy lately.

• Example

  The idea sounds crazy, but it just might work.

crazy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crazy

• insane
• mad
• demented
• deranged
• unhinged

Antonyms for crazy

• sane
• rational
• reasonable

Idioms Using crazy

• go crazy

  lose control of one's emotions or behavior

  Example

  When she heard the news, she went crazy with excitement.

• crazy as a loon

  completely insane or crazy

  Example

  I think my neighbor is crazy as a loon - he talks to himself all the time.

• be half-crazy

  be somewhat insane or mentally unstable

  Example

  After the accident, he was never quite the same - he seemed to be half-crazy.

Phrases with crazy

• drive someone crazy

  make someone extremely annoyed or frustrated

  Example

  The constant noise from the construction site is driving me crazy.

• crazy in love

  being deeply and overwhelmingly in love with someone

  Example

  Beyonce's hit song 'Crazy in Love' describes the feeling of being completely infatuated with someone.

• crazy like a fox

  appearing foolish or strange but actually being very clever or shrewd

  Example

  Don't underestimate him - he may seem crazy like a fox, but he knows what he's doing.

Origins of crazy

from Middle English 'craze', meaning 'to shatter'

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Summary: crazy in Brief

The term 'crazy' [ˈkreɪzi] refers to mental derangement, often manifested in wild or aggressive behavior. It can also denote extreme enthusiasm, as in 'I'm crazy about this new restaurant.' Phrases like 'drive someone crazy' and idioms like 'crazy as a loon' extend the meaning to describe annoyance or complete insanity. 'Crazy' can also mean cleverness, as in 'crazy like a fox.'