Crazy in the head Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɹeɪzi/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛd

KRAY-zee in thuh HED

UK

kɹˈeɪzi/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛd

kray-ZEE in thuh HED

Definition

This informal expression is used to say someone acts strange, irrational, or mentally unstable, often as a joking or light insult. It does not mean a medical diagnosis.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, sometimes playful, sometimes rude. Used for people who act strangely, take big risks, or have wild ideas. Not appropriate for formal speech or to describe actual mental illness. Often said as “You’re crazy in the head!” or “He’s crazy in the head.”

• Spanish: estar loco de la cabeza - estar mal de la cabeza
• Portuguese (BR): ser maluco da cabeça - pirado
• Portuguese (PT): ser maluco da cabeça - doido da cabeça
• Chinese (Simplified): 脑子有毛病 - 脑子不正常
• Chinese (Traditional): 腦子有毛病 - 腦袋不正常
• Hindi: दिमाग से पागल
• Arabic: مجنون في الرأس - مختل عقلياً
• Bengali: মাথায় পাগল - মাথায় ঠিক নেই
• Russian: на голову сумасшедший - с приветом
• Japanese: 頭がおかしい - 頭が変
• Vietnamese: điên trong đầu - đầu óc có vấn đề
• Korean: 머리가 이상하다 - 머리가 돌았다
• Turkish: kafadan çatlak - kafası deli
• Urdu: دماغ خراب - سر پھرے
• Indonesian: gila di kepala - otaknya tidak beres

Example Sentences

He is crazy in the head for jumping off the roof.

basic

Don’t listen to her, she’s crazy in the head.

basic

People say I’m crazy in the head because I love spicy food.

basic

Honestly, you’d have to be crazy in the head to try that stunt!

natural

Everyone thinks I’m crazy in the head, but I just see the world differently.

natural

My friends say I’m crazy in the head for wanting to move abroad with no plan.

natural