mad

[mæd]

mad Definition

• 1. mentally ill; insane
• 2. very angry
• 3. extremely enthusiastic about someone or something

Using mad: Examples

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

• Example

  He went mad after losing his job.

• Example

  I'm mad at you for forgetting my birthday.

• Example

  She's mad about horses and spends all her free time riding.

• Example

  The crowd went mad with excitement when the band started playing.

mad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mad

• insane
• crazy
• deranged
• furious
• enraged
• passionate
• enthusiastic

Antonyms for mad

• sane
• calm
• happy
• pleased

Idioms Using mad

• be mad as hell

  to be extremely angry

  Example

  I'm mad as hell that they canceled my favorite TV show.

• have a mad on

  to be very angry at someone

  Example

  She has a mad on for her ex-boyfriend after he cheated on her.

• mad money

  money set aside for frivolous or unexpected expenses

  Example

  I always keep some mad money in my wallet in case I see something I really want to buy.

Phrases with mad

• mad as a hatter

  completely crazy or insane

  Example

  After years of working in the chemical plant, he was mad as a hatter.

• drive someone mad

  to make someone very angry or frustrated

  Example

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

• mad about

  to be very enthusiastic about someone or something

  Example

  She's mad about her new boyfriend and can't stop talking about him.

Origins of mad

from Old English 'gemǣdde', meaning 'out of one's mind'

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Summary: mad in Brief

The term 'mad' [mæd] has three main meanings: mentally ill or insane, very angry, and extremely enthusiastic. It can be used to describe people, emotions, or situations. Examples include 'He went mad after losing his job,' 'I'm mad at you for forgetting my birthday,' and 'She's mad about horses.' Idioms like 'be mad as hell' and 'have a mad on' emphasize extreme anger, while 'mad money' refers to money set aside for frivolous expenses.