Bughouse Meaning in English
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Definition
'Bughouse' is a slang term for a mental hospital (psychiatric institution). It can also mean crazy or out of one's mind, especially in informal American English.
Usage & Nuances
'Bughouse' is very informal and often old-fashioned. Mainly used in American English, sometimes playfully or as an insult. Can be offensive if talking about mental illness. Also, in chess, refers to a fast-paced team variant called 'bughouse chess.'
Example Sentences
He was sent to the bughouse after his breakdown.
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They say it's haunted near the old bughouse.
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A movie was filmed inside the bughouse downtown.
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Honestly, my job feels like a bughouse some days—total chaos!
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After being up for 48 hours, I felt totally bughouse.
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Let's play some bughouse—it's my favorite chess variant!
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