Crazy for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹeɪzi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KRAY-zee for
kɹˈeɪzi/ /fˈɔː
kray-ZEE faw
Definition
To really like or be very enthusiastic about something or someone; to be very interested or passionate about it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for people, hobbies, food, music, etc. Can express both romantic interest ('crazy for you') and strong enthusiasm ('crazy for chocolate'). Used as: 'be crazy for' + noun/gerund. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: loco por - loca porPortuguese (BR): louco por - louca porPortuguese (PT): louco por - louca porChinese (Simplified): 特别喜欢 - 很迷恋Chinese (Traditional): 特別喜歡 - 很迷戀Hindi: के लिए पागलArabic: مجنون بـBengali: পাগল - ভীষণ ভালবাসা (আবেগপূর্ণ)Russian: без ума от - с ума сходить поJapanese: 〜に夢中 - 〜が大好きVietnamese: phát cuồng vì - mê mẩnKorean: ~에 푹 빠지다 - ~을 매우 좋아하다Turkish: deli olmak - aşırı düşkün olmakUrdu: دیوانہ ہونا - بہت زیادہ پسند کرناIndonesian: sangat tergila-gila pada - sangat suka
Example Sentences
I am crazy for pizza.
basic
She is crazy for dogs.
basic
My brother is crazy for video games.
basic
Honestly, I'm crazy for anything sweet.
natural
She went crazy for the new band when she heard them live.
natural
Are you really crazy for football, or just pretending?
natural