crazy
Translation
insane, enthusiastic, foolish, wild
Examples
That's a crazy idea!
That's a crazy idea!
He's crazy about football.
He's crazy about football.
The loud music is driving me crazy.
The loud music is driving me crazy.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) crazy about ((sb./sth.)) to be very enthusiastic about (sb./sth.) He's crazy about football.
((be)) crazy to be foolish or not sensible That's a crazy idea.
drive ((sb.)) crazy to make (sb.) annoyed or insane The loud music is driving me crazy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insane, mad, wild; Antonyms: sane, calm, rational
Etymology
From Middle English 'crasen' (to break, shatter). The sense of 'shattered in intellect' appeared later.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone's mind being 'cracked' or 'crazed' like a broken vase.