craze

Meanings

• noun

  A state of extreme excitement and enthusiasm for something.

  - "She's in a craze for collecting antique dolls."
  - "The fans went into a craze when their favorite band arrived."

• noun

  A popular trend or fashion.

  - "The 1960s saw a craze for miniskirts."
  - "The latest tech craze is virtual reality headsets."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹeɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49875575"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with craze
haze , maze , blaze

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Variants

List of all variants of craze that leads to same result
craze , crazed , crazes , crazing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'madness' or 'insanity'. Derived from Old English 'crasen' meaning 'to crush' or 'to break'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'craze' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. A popular craze in the 1950s was collecting Elvis Presley memorabilia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fad: A craze is often used interchangeably with the term 'fad', referring to a popular trend that spreads quickly but may not last long.

2. Mania: Craze can also be considered a milder form of mania, characterized by intense obsession or passion.

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Culture

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Craze has been a common theme in various forms of art and literature, representing everything from intense passion to irrational behavior.

How to Memorize "craze"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a wide grin and sparkling eyes, full of excitement and enthusiasm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'craze' with something you're passionate about.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'CRAZE': 'C' for 'Crazy', 'R' for 'Really', 'A' for 'Amused', 'Z' for 'Zealous', and 'E' for 'Enthusiastic'.

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