Crazy
Adjective
UK
/ˈkreɪ.zi/
US
/ˈkreɪ.zi/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Wild, unusual, silly, or extremely enthusiastic.
Example
"That’s a crazy story!"
"She went crazy with joy when she talked with him last night."
"He is crazy about his mission and works on it every single day."
Explanation
The word crazy can describe something mentally unusual, extremely silly, or wildly enthusiastic. Traditionally, it meant “mentally ill,” but today it’s more commonly used informally to mean wild, surprising, or exciting. For example, “That’s a crazy idea” means it’s strange or extreme. “The crowd went crazy” means they became very excited. Crazy can describe negative things (a crazy driver being unsafe) or positive things (a crazy party being full of fun). It can also show strong feelings, like “She’s crazy about him,” meaning loving him a lot.