Cool MateCrazy
UK /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/US /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/
Definition
not sensible; stupid
In simple words: Very strange or unusual; not normal.
Examples
- She has a crazy idea about how to solve the problem.
- The amusement park is filled with crazy rides that thrill everyone.
- He goes crazy when his favorite team loses a game.
- That movie was so crazy I couldn't stop laughing!
- Sometimes, I think my cat acts crazy when she runs around the house.
Usage notes
Used in informal contexts to describe something that is surprising, wild, or insane. Avoid in formal writings or professional settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'crazy' person wearing mismatched clothes and acting in an unexpected way.
Collocations
- be
- seem
- sound
- really
- absolutely
- completely
- with
- be
- go
- drive somebody
- absolutely
- completely
- at
- be
- seem
- sound
- really
- absolutely
- completely
- with
Synonyms
- insane
- wild
- mad
- absurd
- eccentric
Antonyms
- calm
- sane
- normal
Common mistakes
- 'Crazy' should not be used to describe mental health issues as it's considered insensitive.
- Learners often confuse 'crazy' with 'wild' when they mean 'uncontrolled'.
- Sometimes used as a noun ('the crazy'), which is incorrect.