Crazy

Pronunciation: /ˈkreɪzi/

Definitions of crazy

adjective Crazy is an adjective that describes someone or something as mentally deranged, irrational, or behaving in a wild or unpredictable manner.

Example Sentences

A1 My cat does crazy things when she's excited.

A2 The roller coaster was so crazy, I screamed the whole time.

B1 It's crazy how quickly time flies when you're having fun.

B2 The idea of traveling to Mars seems crazy, but it could become a reality in the future.

C1 The stock market can be a crazy place with its unpredictable fluctuations.

C2 Some people think it's crazy to climb Mount Everest, but others see it as the ultimate challenge.

Examples of crazy in a Sentence

formal The scientist's hypothesis seemed crazy at first, but it turned out to be groundbreaking.

informal I can't believe how crazy that party was last night!

slang She's acting all kinds of crazy lately.

figurative The amount of work he takes on is just plain crazy.

Grammatical Forms of crazy

• past tense: went
• plural: crazies
• comparative: crazier
• superlative: craziest
• present tense: go
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: have gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: crazy
• positive degree: crazy
• infinitive: to go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of crazy

First Known Use: 1579 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'crazy' originated from the Middle English word 'craze', which means to shatter or break. It is believed to have roots in the Old Norse word 'krass', meaning brittle or weak.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crazy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including insane, foolish, or wildly enthusiastic. Its usage has become more colloquial and less stigmatizing in modern times.