How to Pronounce "meshugana"
word
məˈʃʊɡənə
muh-SHOO-guh-nuh
məˈʃʊɡənə
muh-SHOO-guh-nuh
Definition
A slang term, from Yiddish, meaning a crazy or eccentric person. It is often used humorously or affectionately for someone acting silly or wild.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈʃʊɡənə
British English
məˈʃʊɡənə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-SHOO-guh-nuh
UK
muh-SHOO-guh-nuh
Listen in Context
He acts like a real meshugana sometimes.
Don’t listen to that meshugana idea.
My uncle is a bit of a meshugana at family parties.
You bought a pet snake? Man, you’re such a meshugana!