Mad
Adjective
UK
/mæd/
US
/mæd/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Very angry, crazy, or extremely interested in something.
Example
"He was mad at his brother because he spoiled his favourite shirt."
"She had a mad idea to try cooking a new recipe without a recipe book."
"He is mad about painting and spends hours creating new artwork every day."
Explanation
Mad can mean angry or crazy. For example, he was mad because someone broke his bike (angry). It can also mean silly or behaving strangely, like she had a mad idea to paint the whole room purple! In some regions, it is also used to describe strong liking for something. For example, they’re mad about football. Mad shows strong emotions or unusual behaviour.