Crazy or insane.
Mental
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Mental, that is."
"I've never seen such a Mental in all my life."
Etymology & History
British slang meaning crazy or extreme, shortened from 'mental case'. Used since early 20th century, widespread from 1960s. Can describe people ('he's mental'), situations ('that's mental'), or intensity ('going mental'). Considered potentially offensive regarding mental illness, but widely used casually. 'Absolutely mental!' is common British exclamation.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
1960s
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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