crazy
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈkreɪzi/
- Slur
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loco (ofensivo)
- "I'm mixed up with a couple of crazies," she said, and Tommy laughed and said, "Crazies."
- there are crazies
- a bunch of crazies
- lots of crazies
Examples
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People thought we were crazy, and maybe we were.
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I just think, what crazy people to do that?
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So it's me and the three crazy boys today.
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And being on TV makes people, even crazy people look less crazy.
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People say things that drive me crazy because they don't want to do it.
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All you guys are crazy. You're gonna stay there.
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We were all crazy, so it didn't really help.
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The world is full of crazies, but you don't have to turn crazy too.
Fiction book (1992) -
I have dated some crazies in my day, but you are certifiable.
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The man was known as a crazy artist, often seen painting on the streets in unusual ways.
Synonyms
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8.1
A person who behaves wildly and dangerously and may hurt others
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7.0
A person who acts in a strange or unusual way
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6.4
A man who acts very strangely or dangerously and may be mentally ill
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8.6
A person who behaves very strangely and may be dangerous
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6.2
A person who acts in a wild or reckless way
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8.2
A person who has strange or unrealistic ideas
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8.8
A person who behaves in a very strange or wild way
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9.8
A person who behaves in a strange or dangerous way
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8.6
A person who acts in a silly or strange way
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9.1
A person who acts in a very angry, dangerous, or unpredictable way
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8.9
A person who loses touch with reality and may see or hear things that are not real
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8.8
A person who acts in a way that seems crazy
A person who behaves in a very strange and unreasonable way that worries others
Idioms
- Offensive
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
- Specialized
A western North American plant that makes farm animals sick if they eat it
How Crazy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crazy as a noun (calling someone a crazy) comes from the same idea of being 'broken' or acting wildly. That explains why people used the word for someone who behaved in an unpredictable or irrational way, though this use can be rude today.