How to Pronounce "like mad"
expression
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈmæd
LYKE-MAD
lˈaɪk/ /mˈæd
LYKE-MAD
Definition
Very quickly, very hard, or with great energy; in an extremely intense way. Used informally to describe doing something with a lot of effort or speed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈmæd
British English
lˈaɪk/ /mˈæd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYKE-MAD
UK
LYKE-MAD
Listen in Context
She was running like mad to catch the bus.
He studied like mad before the exam.
We cleaned the house like mad before our guests arrived.
My phone was ringing like mad all morning.