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1crazy
adjective cra·zy \ˈkrā-zē\
cra·zi·ercra·zi·est
Definition of CRAZY
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a : mad, insane <yelling like a crazy man> b (1) : impractical <a crazy plan> (2) : erratic <crazy drivers> c : being out of the ordinary : unusual <a taste for crazy hats>
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a : distracted with desire or excitement <a thrill-crazy mob> b : absurdly fond : infatuated <he's crazy about the girl> c : passionately preoccupied : obsessed <crazy about boats>
— cra·zi·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb
— cra·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
— like crazy
: to an extreme degree <everyone dancing like crazy>
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First Known Use of CRAZY
1566
Related to CRAZY
- Synonyms
- absurd, bizarre, fantastic, fanciful, foolish, insane, nonsensical, preposterous, unreal, wild
- Antonyms
- realistic, reasonable
Other Psychology Terms
2crazy
noun
: a person who is crazy
plural cra·zies
Full Definition of CRAZY
: one who is or acts crazy; especially : such a one associated with a radical or extremist political cause
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First Known Use of CRAZY
1867
3crazy
adverb
: very or extremely
Full Definition of CRAZY
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First Known Use of CRAZY
1887
CRAZILY Defined for Kids
crazy
adjective cra·zy \ˈkrā-zē\
cra·zi·ercra·zi·est
Definition of CRAZY for Kids
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: having a severe mental illness : insane
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: not sensible or logical <a crazy idea>
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: very excited or pleased <They're crazy about their new house.>
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: very annoyed <This song makes me crazy.>
— cra·zi·ly \ˈkrā-zə-lē\ adverb
— cra·zi·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun
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crazy
adjective cra·zy \ˈkrā-zē\
craz·i·ercraz·i·est
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