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Crazy A person who is irrational or has lost their sanity. They may exhibit unpredictable behavior and be prone to fits of anger or delusions. ■ I had a crazy ex-girlfriend who would send me weird texts at all hours of the night, even when I was sleeping.
investors People who put money into a business or project in hopes of earning a return. The people who bankroll your crazy ideas, but don't expect to see a dime in return. They're just as crazy as you are! ■ The investors in the startup that promised to revolutionize the way we bake cakes were disappointed when they found out their company had been secretly using powdered sugar instead of flour. It was just another example of how some people are more interested in making a buck than delivering quality products.
acceleration The sudden, rapid increase in speed or velocity of an object. ■ "He accidentally hit the gas pedal and his car started accelerating like crazy!"
airplanes An aircraft that can travel through the air by means of wings and jet engines. ■ John's friend, Jane, got really scared on her first airplane ride. She thought the pilot was a little plane crazy!
Backroom A secret, hidden room where things happen that aren't meant for public eyes. ■ "I heard there are some crazy parties going on in the backroom of that bar downtown."
begets A word that is so annoying it makes you want to rip your hair out and start a fire. ■ "I can't stand the sound of begets, it drives me crazy!
boatload A large amount of something, typically something unpleasant or difficult to handle. ■ He had a boatload of homework to do and it was driving him crazy.
butterfly A flying insect with iridescent wings that is often depicted in children's stories. ■ "I don't know what's gotten into the butterflies today, but they're all fluttering around like crazy!"
caballero A man who is both charming and infuriating. ■ "He's a caballero, one minute he'll be making you laugh and the next he'll be driving you crazy!"
cracked adj. 1. Completely insane or crazy. ■ "He's so cracked, he thinks the sky is made of jello."
cracker A person who is very funny and entertaining. ■ "My grandma is a real cracker, always making us laugh with her crazy jokes!"
Crazier adjective Being or becoming more insane. ■ I had to put my cat in a crazy house because it kept chasing its tail and running around in circles.
Crossword A humorous, exaggerated or sarcastic word or phrase used in conversation. ■ "I told my boss I was leaving to pursue my passion for crosswords - he looked at me like I was crazy!
dime A slang term for a person who is extremely annoying and difficult to get along with. ■ "That dime was driving me crazy, always interrupting my conversations!
Disseased To be in a state of extreme boredom or ennui, often to the point of insanity. ■ "I'm disseased with this endless meeting, I feel like I'm going crazy!"
drums The loudest, most energetic instrument in any band. They make everyone go crazy with their beat. ■ "When the drums kicked in during the bridge, the crowd went wild!"
ember A small, glowing piece of wood or other material used to start a fire. ■ "I accidentally dropped the ember on my foot and it burned like crazy!
flail2 A wild, uncontrollable movement or gesture. ■ When she got angry, she started flailing her arms around like a crazy person.
fruitcake A person who is eccentric or unpredictable, often to the point of being considered crazy. ■ "John's always been a bit of a fruitcake, but this latest conspiracy theory he's into takes things to a whole new level."
fueling The act of constantly feeding your pet, usually in small amounts at a time, to keep them from getting hungry. ■ I forgot to fuel my hamster for three days and now he's been eating like crazy ever since.
gauze A person who is easily influenced and lacks conviction or individuality. ■ "I can't believe you're still following that crazy conspiracy theory. You're such a gauze!
gooney A person who is eccentric, odd, or crazy. ■ "I used to think my friend was just a little quirky, but then I realized she was actually a full-blown gooney!
heighten To make someone or something more interesting, exciting, or impressive by adding absurdity or exaggeration. ■ "I'm going to heighten your excitement with this crazy roller coaster ride!"
herbal An extract or preparation made from plants, used as medicine, food flavoring, or cosmetics. ■ "I'm allergic to herbal tea, it makes me sneeze like crazy!"
Hinges A device that holds two things together at a joint. ■ She had to fix the hinges on her door because they were creaking like crazy. Or he could have just used butter.
hootenanny A large gathering of people, typically for a party or celebration. ■ "The annual hootenanny was a wild and crazy event with lots of dancing, music, and laughter."
journeys A series of adventures or experiences, often involving travel to new and exotic places. ■ "I've been on some crazy journeys in my time as a stuntman. One time I had to ride a bull across the desert!
lefty A person who is left-handed and/or has a liberal political ideology. ■ "I don't know why I always end up with so many lefty friends. They all have such wild and crazy ideas!"
Loco A state of complete and utter madness. Someone who is so crazy they're out of their minds. ■ After hearing her friend's joke, Jane went loco and couldn't stop laughing for the rest of the day.
looks An expression of disbelief that is usually accompanied by an eye roll and a head shake. ■ "Wow, you really think pineapple belongs on pizza? That's just crazy. Looks like you haven't ever had good taste."
looney adj. 1, Being or acting in a way that is not normal, sane, or rational; crazy, mad, or insane. ■ She's been acting really looney lately, constantly talking to herself and wearing odd clothes to work.
maintained Kept up or continued in a manner intended to preserve an established order, quality, or level of performance. ■ "I had to constantly maintain my car's oil because it kept leaking like crazy."
matrimonial Relating to marriage or weddings. ■ "The couple's matrimonial celebration was a wild and crazy affair, with dancing, laughter, and even a few pranks!"
matzah A type of unleavened bread commonly eaten during Passover. ■ "I can't believe my mom made matzah from scratch! She must be crazy!"
Nuts A person who is very eccentric, unusual, or crazy ■ "He's a total nutcase. He talks to his plants and believes that unicorns exist."
ow A sharp, stinging pain, usually caused by a sudden impact or injury. ■ "I accidentally stepped on a thumbtack and let out an ow! It hurt like crazy."
partied To engage in wild and crazy behavior, usually involving excessive drinking and dancing. ■ "I partied so hard last night that I woke up with a headache and my clothes on the wrong person."
Perimeter The outer boundary of an object, often measured in kilometers or meters. ■ "I can't believe you actually ran the entire perimeter of the park! You must be crazy!"
Pests Small, annoying creatures that are harmful to humans or crops. ■ "I had a pest infestation in my apartment, and it drove me crazy!
Plant A living organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis. ■ I'm so jealous of my plant. It doesn't have to work a day in its life and it still grows like crazy.
raving To be completely crazy or out of control. ■ "I'm so tired of listening to my roommate's raving about the latest K-pop sensation."
Reconciled To become friends with someone you were previously at odds with, despite their questionable taste in music. ■ "I can't believe I've reconciled with my ex-girlfriend. She listens to country music and it's driving me crazy."
Reopened To open up an establishment, business or organization again after a period of closure. ■ "The bar reopened last night and the drinks were flowing like crazy!
Rocking A state of being in a constant, rhythmic motion. Not to be confused with rocking out at a concert. ■ I can't stop rocking back and forth on my chair while I work. It's driving my coworkers crazy!
Sanitarium A place where people who are sick or crazy are kept in order to keep them from infecting others. ■ "I heard that my grandpa is being treated at the sanitarium for his extreme love of pineapple."
schiller A person who is excessively cheerful or optimistic, often to the point of being annoying. ■ "I hate schillers. They always have a 'silver lining' to every cloud and it drives me crazy!
Sins A list of all the bad things you've done, but that nobody else remembers. ■ When I asked my friend to write a funny definition for "sins" in their dictionary, they just looked at me like I was crazy.
ski A long, narrow piece of wood or plastic with a flat bottom and metal edges, used for sliding down snowy slopes. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my ski goggles. Now my eyes are watering like crazy."
storming A wild and crazy party where everyone is having the time of their life. ■ John's friends surprised him with a storming birthday party, complete with confetti, balloons, and a cake shaped like a hurricane.
tacks A small sharp point used to attach something together or hold something in place. ■ "I accidentally stepped on a tack while walking barefoot. Now my foot is throbbing like crazy!"