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Crazy Definition, Meaning and Synonyms

By Muazma Batool & Muneeza Rehman — Updated on September 27, 2023
Crazy implies something is irrational or extremely enthusiastic. e.g., The idea seemed crazy at first, but it worked.
Crazy Definition and Meaning

Crazy Definitions

Foolish or impractical; senseless
a crazy scheme for making quick money.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Mentally deranged.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
(Informal) Odd or eccentric in behavior.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Possessed by enthusiasm or excitement
The crowd at the game went crazy.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Immoderately fond; infatuated
was crazy about boys.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Intensely involved or preoccupied
is crazy about cars and racing.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Intensely annoyed or irritated
It makes me crazy when you don't tell me you're going to be late.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Disorderly or askew
One of the old window shutters hung at a crazy angle.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
(Informal) Extremely; very
That restaurant's always crazy busy on weekends, but it's worth the wait.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
One who is or appears to be mentally deranged
"To them she is not a brusque crazy, but 'appropriately passionate'" (Mary McGrory).
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Of unsound mind; insane; demented.
His ideas were both frightening and crazy.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Out of control.
When she gets on the motorcycle she goes crazy.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Very excited or enthusiastic.
He went crazy when he won.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
In love; experiencing romantic feelings.
Why is she so crazy about him?
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
(informal) Very unexpected; wildly surprising.
The game had a crazy ending.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
(obsolete) Flawed or damaged; unsound, liable to break apart; ramshackle.
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May 03, 2023
(obsolete) Sickly, frail; diseased.
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May 03, 2023
(slang) Very, extremely.
That trick was crazy good.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
An insane or eccentric person; a crackpot.
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May 03, 2023
Eccentric behaviour; lunacy; craziness.
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May 03, 2023
Characterized by weakness or feebleness; decrepit; broken; falling to decay; shaky; unsafe.
Piles of mean andcrazy houses.
One of great riches, but a crazy constitution.
They . . . got a crazy boat to carry them to the island.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Broken, weakened, or dissordered in intellect; shattered; demented; deranged.
Over moist and crazy brains.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Inordinately desirous; foolishly eager.
The girls were crazy to be introduced to him.
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
someone deranged and possibly dangerous
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
affected with madness or insanity;
a man who had gone mad
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
foolish; totally unsound;
an impractical solution
a crazy scheme
half-baked ideas
a screwball proposal without a prayer of working
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness;
she was crazy about him
gaga over the rock group's new album
he was infatuated with her
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
possessed by inordinate excitement;
the crowd went crazy
was crazy to try his new bicycle
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
bizarre or fantastic;
had a crazy dream
wore a crazy hat
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with;
crazy about cars and racing
Muazma Batool
May 03, 2023
Used to describe someone or something that is mentally unstable or afflicted with a high degree of irrationality.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
Referring to an idea, action, or concept as being extremely foolish, impractical, or wildly offbeat.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023
Describes an intense enthusiasm or obsession about something, often to an extent considered excessive or fanatical.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
Used to convey an exceptional degree or extent of a certain condition, quality, or feeling.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023
Informally describes something as being remarkable, outstanding, or extremely good.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

Crazy Idioms

Crazy about someone/something

To be very enthusiastic or passionate about someone or something.
I'm absolutely crazy about that new song on the radio.
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Sep 27, 2023

Crazy as a loon

Very insane or silly.
You must be crazy as a loon if you think that plan will work.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Like crazy

With a lot of energy or enthusiasm.
We need to work like crazy if we're going to meet our deadline.
Maverick
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy like a fox

Acting strange or foolish but actually being very clever.
He might seem unpredictable, but he's crazy like a fox.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Go crazy

To become very excited or lose control of oneself.
The crowd went crazy when the band started playing their favorite song.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Stir crazy

Restless or agitated from being confined or in a single place for too long.
After being indoors during the week-long storm, I'm starting to go stir crazy.
Smith
Sep 27, 2023

Enough to drive a saint crazy

So annoying that even a very patient person would lose their temper.
His constant humming is enough to drive a saint crazy.
Camila
Sep 27, 2023

Drive someone crazy

To annoy or irritate someone.
The constant dripping of the faucet drove her crazy.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy talk

Something said that sounds unbelievable or nonsensical.
You want to buy another pet? That's crazy talk!
Asaiah
Sep 27, 2023

That's just crazy enough to work

A plan or idea that seems absurd, but might be effective.
Using rubber ducks to promote our brand? That's just crazy enough to work.
Xavier
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy busy

Extremely busy.
Sorry, I can't join for lunch today; I'm crazy busy with meetings.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Bats in one's belfry

Crazy or mad.
Don't listen to him; he's got bats in his belfry.
Smith
Sep 27, 2023

Throw a crazy

To have a sudden outburst or get very upset.
She threw a crazy when she found out her favorite show was canceled.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy in the coconut

A fun way to say someone is a little crazy or eccentric.
I've always said he's a bit crazy in the coconut, but in a good way.
Maverick
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy money

A very large amount of money.
They're asking crazy money for that rundown house!
Bronson
Sep 27, 2023

Play crazy

Pretend not to know something or act oblivious.
Don't play crazy with me; I saw you take the last cookie!
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy over

Very passionate or obsessed about something.
She's crazy over vintage fashion.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy with jealousy

Extremely jealous.
Ever since he got that promotion, his coworkers have been crazy with jealousy.
Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy with worry

Extremely worried about something.
When he didn't come home on time, his parents were crazy with worry.
Eleanor
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy quilt

Something made up of many different parts that don't seem to fit together.
The new legislation is a crazy quilt of unrelated policies.
Xavier
Sep 27, 2023

Crazy Meaning in a Sentence

She is so crazy about the latest fashion trends that she spends all her free time reading fashion magazines.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
You must be crazy to go hiking in this weather.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023
I think it's a crazy idea to quit your job without a backup plan.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
The traffic was crazy this morning; I barely made it to work on time.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
He has a crazy passion for vintage cars and has an impressive collection.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
The party last night was crazy; I can't believe we danced until dawn.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
She has a crazy amount of books in her library, spanning various genres and authors.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023
The dog ran around like crazy after seeing the squirrel in the backyard.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
He works crazy hours to meet his deadlines, sometimes even working overnight.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
That's a crazy coincidence; I was just thinking about calling you.
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May 30, 2023
They've gone crazy with the wedding preparations; every detail is meticulously planned.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023
The stock market can be crazy sometimes, with stocks fluctuating wildly.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
After years of hard work, it's crazy how quickly he achieved success.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
That movie was crazy good; I haven't seen such a compelling plot in ages.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023
The professor explained the theory at such a crazy speed that no one could keep up.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I say instead of crazy?

Instead of "crazy," you could say "insane," "absurd," "wild," "unthinkable," "ludicrous," "outrageous," or "bizarre."
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

What does thats crazy mean in slang?

In slang, "that's crazy" often signifies surprise, disbelief, or amazement. It doesn't necessarily mean the subject is mentally unstable; rather, it's often used to express that something is extraordinary or hard to believe.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023

Is it okay to call someone crazy?

Calling someone "crazy" can be considered disrespectful or offensive, particularly if it's done with the intent to belittle or disregard someone's experiences or emotions. It is generally better to avoid labeling people, especially with potentially stigmatizing words like "crazy."
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

Is crazy an adjective?

Yes, "crazy" is an adjective. It's used to describe something or someone as being insane or extremely enthusiastic, or a situation as being confusing or chaotic.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

What is the singular of crazy?

"Crazy" is both the singular and plural form when used as an adjective. When used as a noun, the singular is still "crazy".
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

What is the plural of crazy?

"Crazy" is an adjective and doesn't have a plural form. However, when used as a noun to informally refer to someone with mental illness, its plural can be "crazies". But this usage is generally seen as disrespectful.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023

What type of a word is crazy?

"Crazy" is an adjective. It is used to describe a noun, expressing the characteristics of that noun.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

What is the opposite of crazy?

The opposite of "crazy" could be "sane", "rational", "logical", "balanced", or "stable", depending on the context.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

What is the difference between mental and crazy?

"Mental" is a neutral term often used to refer to anything related to the mind or mental health, whereas "crazy" is a colloquial term that carries a negative connotation and can be seen as offensive. "Crazy" is often used informally to describe something or someone as insane, unbelievable, or excessively enthusiastic.
Muneeza Rehman
May 30, 2023

How do you describe a crazy person?

The term "crazy" is subjective and can be used to describe a variety of behaviors. It could refer to someone acting in an unpredictable, unconventional, or excessively enthusiastic manner. However, remember it's important to respect people's feelings and mental health.
Muazma Batool
May 30, 2023

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