Cool MateThat's crazy vs That's fucked up
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's crazy
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
That's fucked up
VulgarTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: That's crazy
| That's crazy | That's fucked up | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ˈkreɪzi//🇺🇸 //ðæts ˈkreɪzi// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts fʌkt ʌp//🇺🇸 //ðæts fʌkt ʌp// |
| Meaning | That's unbelievable or surprising. | It means something is very wrong or unfair. |
| Example | Did she really win the lottery? That's crazy! | When I heard they fired her for no reason, I thought, 'That's fucked up.' |
| Register | Informal | Vulgar |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | that's insane, you can't be serious, seriously, that's crazy | say that's fucked up, think that's fucked up, feel that's fucked up |
| Common mistakes | Used in formal contexts where it's inappropriate., Confused with 'that's insane' — similar, but can imply more seriousness. | Using in a formal context, which can be inappropriate., Confusing with lighter expressions of discontent., Not understanding the strong emotion behind the phrase. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversations to express disbelief or surprise, typically among friends. Avoid in formal settings or professional communication. | Use in informal conversations to express strong disapproval or disbelief. Avoid in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's crazy vs That's fucked up
What's the difference between That's crazy and That's fucked up?
That's crazy: That's unbelievable or surprising. That's fucked up: It means something is very wrong or unfair.
Which is more formal: That's crazy and That's fucked up?
That's crazy is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
That's crazy: Did she really win the lottery? That's crazy! That's fucked up: When I heard they fired her for no reason, I thought, 'That's fucked up.'
Can I use That's crazy and That's fucked up interchangeably?
Not always. That's crazy and That's fucked up are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.