Bonkers

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑŋkərz/

Definitions of bonkers

adjective meaning crazy or mad; extremely enthusiastic or passionate

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's outfit was bonkers with bright colors and oversized shoes.

A2 The movie plot was so bonkers that it was hard to follow.

B1 The new fashion trend seemed bonkers to some, but others loved it.

B2 The politician's speech was so bonkers that it went viral on social media.

C1 The artist's latest exhibit was considered bonkers by critics, but it attracted a lot of attention.

C2 The scientist's theory was initially dismissed as bonkers, but it turned out to be groundbreaking.

Examples of bonkers in a Sentence

formal The idea that the earth is flat is simply bonkers.

informal She went absolutely bonkers when she found out she won the lottery.

slang I can't believe he did that, he's totally bonkers.

figurative The amount of work she takes on is just bonkers, she never stops.

Grammatical Forms of bonkers

• past tense: went
• plural: bonkers
• comparative: bonkerser
• superlative: bonkersest
• present tense: go
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: have gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: bonkers
• positive degree: bonkers
• infinitive: go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of bonkers

First Known Use: 1929 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bonkers' is believed to have originated in British slang during the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is mentally unbalanced or crazy, 'bonkers' has evolved to also mean extremely enthusiastic or excited.