Crazier: meaning, definitions and examples

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crazier

 

[ ˈkreɪziər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative degree

Crazier is the comparative form of the adjective 'crazy.' It is used to describe something or someone that is more insane, ludicrous, or irrational compared to another. This term can be applied in various contexts, including descriptions of behavior, ideas, or situations that stand out due to their extreme nature. While 'crazy' suggests a deviation from the norm, 'crazier' intensifies this deviation, indicating a greater severity or eccentricity.

Synonyms

madder, more insane, wilder

Examples of usage

  • This party is crazier than last year's.
  • He went crazier after reading that book.
  • Her ideas seem crazier every day.

Translations

Translations of the word "crazier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais louco

🇮🇳 ज्यादा पागल

🇩🇪 verrückter

🇮🇩 lebih gila

🇺🇦 божевільніший

🇵🇱 bardziej szalony

🇯🇵 よりクレイジーな

🇫🇷 plus fou

🇪🇸 más loco

🇹🇷 daha deli

🇰🇷 더 미친

🇸🇦 أكثر جنونًا

🇨🇿 šílenější

🇸🇰 šialenejší

🇨🇳 更疯狂

🇸🇮 bolj nor

🇮🇸 fyndnari

🇰🇿 одан да жынды

🇬🇪 მეტი გიჟი

🇦🇿 daha dəli

🇲🇽 más loco

Word origin

The word 'crazy' is derived from the Middle English term 'crasy,' which meant 'diseased' or 'broken.' This term has its roots in the Latin word 'creare,' meaning 'to create.' Over time, 'crazy' evolved in meaning to describe a sense of irrationality or madness, particularly in the context of behavior. The comparative form 'crazier' emerged in linguistic usage to compare levels of craziness. Interestingly, the term has also found its way into popular culture, often used in colloquial speech and entertainment, reflecting changing societal perceptions of mental health and bizarre behavior. The use and acceptance of the term have evolved, highlighting a nuanced understanding of what it means to be 'crazy' in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,865 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.