Meaning & use

crazy

adjective·Everyday

Mentally unstable, or wildly impractical, foolish, or extreme, used informally.

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It would be crazy to drive through the storm without checking the forecast first.

The kids went crazy with excitement when the ice cream truck arrived.

A note on using this word

Crazy is very informal and, when applied to mental illness, can be considered insensitive; 'wild', 'unbelievable', or clinical terms are often better choices.

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