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1craze

verb \ˈkrāz\
crazedcraz·ing

Definition of CRAZE

transitive verb
1
obsolete :  break, shatter
2
:  to produce minute cracks on the surface or glaze of <crazed glass>
3
:  to make insane or as if insane <crazed by pain and fear>
intransitive verb
1
archaic :  shatter, break
2
:  to become insane
3
:  to develop a mesh of fine cracks
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Origin of CRAZE

Middle English crasen to crush, craze, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish krasa to crush
First Known Use: 14th century

2craze

noun

: something that is very popular for a period of time

Full Definition of CRAZE

1
:  an exaggerated and often transient enthusiasm :  mania <the latest craze in music>
2
:  a crack in a surface or coating (as of glaze or enamel)

First Known Use of CRAZE

1812

Synonym Discussion of CRAZE

fashion, style, mode, vogue, fad, rage, craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date. fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place <the current fashion>. style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste <a media baron used to traveling in style>. mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated <slim bodies are the mode at this resort>. vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion <short skirts are back in vogue>. fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion <last year's fad is over>. rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad <Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time> <crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted>.

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CRAZE Defined for Kids

craze

noun \ˈkrāz\

Definition of CRAZE for Kids

:  something that is very popular for a short while
Medical Dictionary

craze

verb \ˈkrāz\
crazedcraz·ing

Medical Definition of CRAZE

transitive verb
:  to make insane or as if insane <crazed by pain and fear>
intransitive verb
:  to become insane

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