How to Pronounce "drive mad"
expression
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈmæd
DRYV MAD
dɹˈaɪv/ /mˈæd
dryv MAD
Definition
To annoy or upset someone so much that they lose patience, control, or feel extremely frustrated; often said as an exaggeration for something very irritating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈmæd
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /mˈæd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV MAD
UK
dryv MAD
Listen in Context
The loud music next door drives me mad every night.
My little brother's questions sometimes drive me mad.
Messy rooms drive many parents mad.
If you keep tapping your pen like that, you're going to drive me mad.