crazy

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Behaving in a way that is so disconnected from what is normal or expected, especially as a result of mental or emotional instability.

  - "He acted crazy after losing the game."
  - "She's been crazy about him since they met."

• adjective

  2. Extremely foolish or irrational; insane.

  - "The idea of climbing a mountain without any preparation is just crazy."
  - "Don't be so crazy, it's just a game."

• adjective

  3. Used to describe an exciting, chaotic, or unpredictable situation.

  - "The concert was absolutely crazy!"
  - "The party got crazy after midnight."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹeɪzi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lunatic , mad man , nut ball , nut case , nutso , psychopath , deranged , loco , nutso , zany , nutso , off the chain , insane

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crazy
hazy , crazy pie , daisy , frazzle , mazy

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Variants

List of all variants of crazy that leads to same result
crazier , craziest , crazily , craziness , crazinesses , crazy , like crazy , crazies , crazy bone , crazy bones , crazy glue , crazy glues , crazy glued , crazy gluing , crazy-glue , crazy-glued , crazy-glues , crazy-gluing , crazy quilt , crazy quilts , crazy-quilt , crazy worm , crazy worms , Crazy Horse

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Forms

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crazier, craziest, crazily

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used to describe insane or foolish behavior, possibly from the Old French word 'craie' meaning chalk, which was believed to be the cause of insanity due to inhaling it.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crazy' was once used to describe someone who had been touched by God.

2. In some cultures, being called 'crazy' is considered a compliment, indicating creativity or passion.

3. The term 'crazy' was used in the early 20th century to describe people with mental disorders who were kept in asylums.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insanity: A state of severe mental disorder, often resulting in irrational or dangerous behavior.

2. Mental illness: A broad range of disorders that affect thinking, emotion, and behavior.

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Culture

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The term 'crazy' has been used extensively in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film, often to depict characters with eccentric or unstable behavior. In some cultures, being called 'crazy' can be seen as an insult, while in others it may be used more lightly to describe excitement or enthusiasm.

How to Memorize "crazy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person behaving erratically or irrationally. Visualize the chaos and unpredictability associated with the term.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'crazy' with excitement, chaos, or unpredictability. Create a mental image of a wild party or a roller coaster ride.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the term 'crazy' with the word 'chaotic'. Remember the first letter of each word to help recall the definition.

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