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KRAYZ-ee/ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy is informal for not sensible, or very strange: a crazy idea, drive someone crazy, crazy about football (very keen). Mad is a British cousin in the “keen” and “not sensible” senses. Insane is stronger and more medical — avoid for everyday A2. Do not use crazy as a clinical word about illness.

Meaning

Not sensible, or very strange; also informal for very enthusiastic.

Examples

• “It is crazy to swim in that cold river.”
• “It is crazy to leave cash on the table.”
• “She is crazy about Korean drama.”

Good to know

a crazy idea / crazy about + noun. Informal. Cousin: mad (British). Not a medical term here.

Near in meaning

mad

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