Crazy.
Mad
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Mad!"
"That's a bit Mad, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
From Old English 'gemǣdd' (insane). In British slang, means crazy, angry, or extremely (as intensifier). 'Mad for it' (enthusiastic), 'mad as a box of frogs' (very crazy), 'are you mad?' (questioning sanity/decision). The versatility of usage is particularly British. Americans use similarly but British range wider.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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