crazy

cra-zy · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (informal) Mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way.

  2. 2.

    Extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something.

  3. 3.

    Extremely annoyed or angry.

  4. 4.

    Extremely foolish or unreasonable.

  5. 5.

    (informal) Extremely; very.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    crazy about — extremely enthusiastic about
  • •
    drive someone crazy — to annoy intensely or make someone lose patience
  • •
    like crazy — to a great degree; intensely
  • •
    go crazy — to become insane or act wildly

Related words

Antonyms: rational, sane, sensible
See also: crazier, craziest, insane, mad
Synonyms: deranged, insane, mad, nuts, wild

Etymology

From Middle English crasen meaning "to shatter, crush, break in pieces," possibly from Old Norse. The sense of "insane" developed in the 16th century.