How to Pronounce "headcase"
word
ˈhɛdˌkeɪs
HED-kayss
hˈɛdkeɪs
HED-kayss
Definition
An informal and often humorous word for someone behaving strangely, irrationally, or acting crazy. Usually not meant as a serious insult, but can be offensive if used harshly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdˌkeɪs
British English
hˈɛdkeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-kayss
UK
HED-kayss
Listen in Context
He's such a headcase sometimes.
Don't be a headcase about it.
My brother is a real headcase.
You can't trust that headcase with your secrets.