crazy
word
/ˈkɹeɪzi/
KRAY-zee
/kɹˈeɪzi/
KRAY-zee
Definition
Very strange or unusual in a way that is hard to understand or believing someone acts mentally unstable or foolish.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in casual speech. Can be positive (exciting or wild) or negative (mentally unstable). Avoid using about people in formal or sensitive contexts to prevent offense. Common phrases: 'crazy idea', 'crazy about something', 'go crazy'. Not for professional diagnosis.
Spanish: loco - chiflado - dementePortuguese (BR): louco - doido - malucoPortuguese (PT): louco - doido - malucoChinese (Simplified): 疯狂 - 狂热Chinese (Traditional): 瘋狂 - 狂熱Hindi: पागल - पागलपनArabic: مجنون - غير طبيعي - غريبBengali: পাগল - অদ্ভুতRussian: сумасшедший - безумныйJapanese: クレイジー - おかしい - 変Vietnamese: điên - kỳ quặcKorean: 미친 - 이상한Turkish: çılgın - deliUrdu: پاگل - دیوانہIndonesian: gila - aneh
Example Sentences
That party was totally crazy last night!
natural
Are you crazy to jump from there?
basic
She is crazy about playing the piano.
basic
You’re crazy if you think that will work.
natural
I went a little crazy decorating my room this weekend.
natural
He told a crazy story about aliens.
basic