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craziness

/ˈkreɪzinɪs/
/ˈkreɪzinɪs/
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Other forms: crazinesses

Definitions of craziness
  1. noun
    informal terms for insanity
    synonyms: daftness, flakiness
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    type of:
    insanity
    relatively permanent disorder of the mind
  2. noun
    the quality of being rash and foolish
    synonyms: folly, foolishness, madness
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    type of:
    stupidity
    a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
  3. noun
    foolish or senseless behavior
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    types:
    meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss
    (Yiddish) craziness; senseless behavior or activity
    buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery, prank
    acting like a clown or buffoon
    schtick, schtik, shtick, shtik
    (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
    type of:
    caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp
    light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkreɪzinɪs/
UK
/ˈkreɪzinɪs/
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