Like crazy Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈkɹeɪzi
LIKE KRAZ-ee
lˈaɪk/ /kɹˈeɪzi
LIKE KRAY-zee
Definition
An informal expression meaning 'very much', 'very fast', or 'with a lot of energy or intensity'. Used to describe doing something to an extreme degree.
Usage & Nuances
'Like crazy' is very informal. It's most often used after verbs (e.g., 'run like crazy,' 'work like crazy') to emphasize intensity or quantity. Not literal—no relation to mental health. Avoid in formal writing or speech.
Spanish: muchísimo - como locoPortuguese (BR): feito louco - como louco - pra carambaPortuguese (PT): feito maluco - como louco - imensoChinese (Simplified): 拼命地 - 疯狂地Chinese (Traditional): 拼命地 - 發瘋似地Hindi: बहुत ज़्यादा - पागल की तरहArabic: بشدة - بجنونBengali: পাগলের মতো - খুব বেশি - প্রচণ্ডভাবেRussian: как сумасшедший - как бешеныйJapanese: めちゃくちゃ - 必死に - すごくVietnamese: như điên - cực kỳKorean: 미친 듯이 - 엄청나게Turkish: deli gibi - aşırıUrdu: دیوانوں کی طرح - بہت زیادہIndonesian: seperti orang gila - sangat
Example Sentences
He studied like crazy for the exam.
basic
It's raining like crazy outside.
basic
They cheered like crazy when the team scored.
basic
We were running like crazy to catch the last train.
natural
My phone battery drains like crazy when I use GPS.
natural
People were shopping like crazy before the holiday.
natural