craze
Translation
craze, fad, rage
Examples
The new dance was a short-lived craze.
The new dance was a short-lived craze.
There's a craze for vintage clothing right now.
There's a craze for vintage clothing right now.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) craze ((for sth.)) an enthusiasm for a particular activity or object that is short-lived There's a craze for vintage clothing right now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fad, trend, rage, mania
Etymology
From Middle English 'crasen' ('to shatter, break'), from Old Norse. The sense of 'make insane' led to the noun meaning 'a mania'.
Memory Tips
It's something that makes people go 'crazy' for a short time.