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crazy

crazy

3.5
Very enthusiastic or excited, often in a way that seems unreasonable
  • adjective
  • /ˈkreɪzi/
  • Informal
translation icon : loco por
  • The itching is driving me crazy.
  • go crazy

This next week is a crazy week, a crazy week.

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Examples

  • Judith, you know that I'm just crazy in love with you, okay?

  • You're so darn conscientious, you're driving yourself crazy.

  • OK, it's kind of crazy, but it works.

  • Yeah, no, it's it's it's pretty crazy, but good fun.

  • But I mean, am I crazy or does that look pretty good?

  • This year is going to get so crazy so quick, I can feel it.

  • Stay safe, stay smart and this whole crazy thing will pass I promise.

  • This next week is a crazy week, a crazy week.

  • My aunt would be crazy about you.

  • She was crazy about the new art exhibit and couldn't stop talking about it.

Synonyms

insane
vscrazy
  • Offensive
184 4.1

Very foolish and risky because of bad judgment

is sometimes less about lack of judgment and more about passionate zeal
mad
vscrazy
138 1.3

Very excited and unable to stay calm

adds a sense of passionate obsession rather than only extreme emotion
wild
vscrazy
103 4.4

Very enthusiastic about someone or something

can also mean extremely irrational excitement rather than focused interest
nutty
vscrazy
  • Informal
55 7.2

Being a little crazy in a funny or strange way

is often more intense, reaching extreme passion or irrational action
mad about
vscrazy
42 3.5

Very excited about someone or something you like a lot

is more likely to be extremely irrational or out of control than simple passion
fanatical
vscrazy
30 6.8

Very strong support for an idea or cause without question

is more general, also applying to intense personal excitement or obsession
maniacal
vscrazy
19 8.6

Very wild and out of control, seeming crazy

is often more about intense passion than purely frenzied violence
delirious
vscrazy
10 6.7

Very excited and unable to control strong feelings

is broader and can mean passionate interest without losing control
wacko
vscrazy
  • Offensive
7 8.5

Something, like a person or an idea, that is very strange

is more often used for strong enthusiasm or extreme excitement
raving mad
vscrazy
  • Informal
7 7.2

Acting or speaking in a wild, not sensible way

covers both enthusiastic obsession and extreme irrational behavior
wild-eyed
vscrazy
3 7.6

Having a staring, wide-eyed look that shows fear or strong excitement

is more general and can mean inner passion or irrationality, not only appearance
2 4.2

Feeling too excited or eager in a way that bothers other people

is more extreme, mixing both passion and irrational excitement
gaga
vscrazy
  • Informal
2 8.2

Very excited and attracted to someone or something

is more often extremely irrational rather than only affectionate excitement
crazed
vscrazy
1 5.0

Acting in a wild and uncontrolled way

includes strong enthusiasm that may be less violent and more passionate
nutty as a fruitcake
vscrazy
  • Informal
1 9.0

Very strange and silly in a way that seems crazy

is broader and can mean strong enthusiasm as well as sheer eccentricity
half-crazed
vscrazy
1 7.8

Very frightened or upset and not thinking clearly

is often more about passion or excitement than full mental disturbance
nutsy
vscrazy
  • Slang
1 8.8

Very excited about something or someone

is often more extreme and irrational than this exaggerated enthusiasm
raving
vscrazy
  • Informal
1 8.0

Showing wild, irrational behavior

can also mean strong enthusiasm without total loss of reason
5.3

Very excited and unable to stay calm

is more likely to be irrational and unpredictable beyond mere thrill
dotty
vscrazy
  • UK
8.2

Extremely fond of someone or something

is more likely to be extremely irrational or dangerously uncontrolled
ker-crazy
vscrazy
  • Slang
9.9

Being very excited and out of control

is broader, also meaning deep passionate obsession rather than only hyperactivity
totally loco
vscrazy
  • Slang
9.9

Very crazy and wild in a way that seems out of control

can also describe intense enthusiasm or obsession rather than only irrationality
nuts
vscrazy
  • Offensive
8.6

Very crazy or doing things that show bad judgment

is often used playfully for strong enthusiasm, not only instability
bonkers
vscrazy
  • Informal
8.0

Acting or feeling very strange

can also mean extreme excitement or passionate obsession, not just oddness
meshugana
vscrazy
  • Offensive
9.9

Very silly or clearly crazy

can also refer to intense passion and excitement rather than only madness
nutso
vscrazy
  • Slang
8.6

Very silly and wild in a playful way

is usually stronger and more deeply irrational or obsessively passionate

Antonyms

735 1.0

Not showing strong feelings and being very still

201 2.7

Showing good judgment and making practical choices

Idioms

158 3.2

Make someone very annoyed or upset

like crazy
  • Informal
86 7.8

With a lot of energy and very quickly

3 4.8

Try very hard for some time

6.0

To make a car go very fast and in a dangerous way

To let strong, uncontrolled feelings make your life worse

To have sex or start a romantic relationship with someone who is emotionally unstable and likely to cause trouble

Compounds

1 2.8

A very strong sticky liquid that joins things quickly

1 9.1

A rude name for a hospital where people with mental illness are treated

1 6.0

A bed cover made from many different small pieces of fabric sewn together

crazy bone
  • Informal
7.7

The spot at the elbow that makes your arm tingle when hit

crazy weed
  • Specialized
9.9

A western North American plant that makes farm animals sick if they eat it

How Enthusiastic

crazy
  • Informal
3.5
fanatical
30 6.8
obsessed
245 4.8
passionate
329 2.8
enthusiastic
175 2.7
keen
85 2.3
interested
1.0

Surface Forms

crazy positive
crazier comparative
craziest superlative

Morphology

crazy = craze (semi-transparent) = craze + y

The sense 'crazy about' (extremely enthusiastic) can be understood as a metaphorical extension of being 'possessed' or 'mad' about something, so learners can often infer the meaning.

Etymology

Crazy is also linked to the word craze, which means a sudden 'fad' or strong excitement. That's why being crazy about something means you are very enthusiastic or excited.