Craziness
noun
The state of being wildly insane or mad.
The craziness went on for hours at the party.
noun
Something that is extremely enthusiastic or exciting.
The craziness for the new movie is unbelievable.
noun
Behaviour or activities that are silly or strange.
There was a lot of craziness going on at the carnival.
Often appears as...
- craziness ensues
- craziness happens
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
The state of being wildly insane or mad.
The craziness went on for hours at the party.
noun
Something that is extremely enthusiastic or exciting.
The craziness for the new movie is unbelievable.
noun
Behaviour or activities that are silly or strange.
There was a lot of craziness going on at the carnival.
Often appears as...
- craziness ensues
- craziness happens
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity of Insanity
Use 'craziness' to describe extreme cases of madness, where behavior is very unpredictable.
The craziness of the crowd after the match was alarming.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'craziness' isn't literal but used to stress an intense situation or feeling.
We worked through the craziness of the deadline night.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
While describing a person, 'craziness' can be offensive. Use it carefully to avoid disrespect.
Remember, calling someone's actions 'craziness' may hurt their feelings.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity of Insanity
Use 'craziness' to describe extreme cases of madness, where behavior is very unpredictable.
The craziness of the crowd after the match was alarming.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'craziness' isn't literal but used to stress an intense situation or feeling.
We worked through the craziness of the deadline night.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
While describing a person, 'craziness' can be offensive. Use it carefully to avoid disrespect.
Remember, calling someone's actions 'craziness' may hurt their feelings.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity of Insanity
Use 'craziness' to describe extreme cases of madness, where behavior is very unpredictable.
The craziness of the crowd after the match was alarming.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'craziness' isn't literal but used to stress an intense situation or feeling.
We worked through the craziness of the deadline night.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
While describing a person, 'craziness' can be offensive. Use it carefully to avoid disrespect.
Remember, calling someone's actions 'craziness' may hurt their feelings.
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Lisa Margonelli: The...
and they have thousands of hydrogens, and they have vanadium and heavy metals and sulfur and all kinds of craziness hanging off the sides of them. Those are called the asphaltenes; they're an ingredient in asphalt. They're very important in oil spills. Let me tell you a little bit about the chemistry of oil in water.
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On spaghetti sauce -...
look and they would say what are you talking about it's craziness and they would say you know move next try to get business nobody would hire him he was obsessed though and he talked about it and talked about it and talked about it howard loves the yiddish expression to a worm in horseradish the world is
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The Real-Life MacGyver...
there's plenty of day-to-day craziness he's also a one-man help hotline for our photographers at any time he could get a call in the middle of the night from india or an update from an explorer stranded on an iceberg so i mean you know it's always exciting every day's exciting natural you never
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Elon Musk: A future...
but they will probably get bigger in the future. They will get bigger in the future. It's not that easy to sort of combine these things. Traditionally, you have said that for SpaceX especially, you wouldn't want it public, because public investors wouldn't support the craziness of the idea
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The Power of Photography...
these are the last surviving fragments of glaciers that are going away and going into the ocean as part of the sea level rise process so having seen all this and really got my head turned around by this assignment I started this extreme ice survey craziness and it
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How our friendship...
because it's important to us and it's a part of who we are. We have chosen to avoid political debate and instead engage in dialogue in order to maintain what we fondly call our bipartisan friendship. And this election and all of the craziness that has followed
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3 secrets to Netflix's...
announced i think a lot of people said wait a second this is never going to work these guys are nerdy internet guys you know just doing a fine distribution service licensing other people's content but i mean this this is this is craziness this is
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The new urgency of...
those who supported him strongly in the past and want to do so again. The number one issue, surprisingly to some, that is giving them pause, is the craziness of President Trump and his administration on climate.
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Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
imagine what we think of the sunrise we'd be so excited about that we're doubly excited about the sunrise with the light shows itself in the setting of the Sun would Herald some craziness
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Ryan Holladay: To hear...
Keep walking, and a full choir joins in, until you finally reach the top of the hill and you're hearing the sound of drums and fireworks and all sorts of musical craziness,
Video examples
Lisa Margonelli: The...
and they have thousands of hydrogens, and they have vanadium and heavy metals and sulfur and all kinds of craziness hanging off the sides of them. Those are called the asphaltenes; they're an ingredient in asphalt. They're very important in oil spills. Let me tell you a little bit about the chemistry of oil in water.
Video examples
On spaghetti sauce -...
look and they would say what are you talking about it's craziness and they would say you know move next try to get business nobody would hire him he was obsessed though and he talked about it and talked about it and talked about it howard loves the yiddish expression to a worm in horseradish the world is
Video examples
The Real-Life MacGyver...
there's plenty of day-to-day craziness he's also a one-man help hotline for our photographers at any time he could get a call in the middle of the night from india or an update from an explorer stranded on an iceberg so i mean you know it's always exciting every day's exciting natural you never
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
but they will probably get bigger in the future. They will get bigger in the future. It's not that easy to sort of combine these things. Traditionally, you have said that for SpaceX especially, you wouldn't want it public, because public investors wouldn't support the craziness of the idea
Video examples
The Power of Photography...
these are the last surviving fragments of glaciers that are going away and going into the ocean as part of the sea level rise process so having seen all this and really got my head turned around by this assignment I started this extreme ice survey craziness and it
Video examples
How our friendship...
because it's important to us and it's a part of who we are. We have chosen to avoid political debate and instead engage in dialogue in order to maintain what we fondly call our bipartisan friendship. And this election and all of the craziness that has followed
Video examples
3 secrets to Netflix's...
announced i think a lot of people said wait a second this is never going to work these guys are nerdy internet guys you know just doing a fine distribution service licensing other people's content but i mean this this is this is craziness this is
Video examples
The new urgency of...
those who supported him strongly in the past and want to do so again. The number one issue, surprisingly to some, that is giving them pause, is the craziness of President Trump and his administration on climate.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 150 PIPE...
imagine what we think of the sunrise we'd be so excited about that we're doubly excited about the sunrise with the light shows itself in the setting of the Sun would Herald some craziness
Video examples
Ryan Holladay: To hear...
Keep walking, and a full choir joins in, until you finally reach the top of the hill and you're hearing the sound of drums and fireworks and all sorts of musical craziness,
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Quote examples
Dan Smith
British Musician
It's such an interesting experience seeing how different people react to music and the generosity of some and the craziness of others - people who go see bands in different countries, know all the words to the songs, and get tattoos. It's so unexpected.
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Cindy Crawford
American Model
But I try to steal other moments. Sometimes I get up very early in the morning and enjoy a quiet house and cup of tea before the craziness begins. Other times, I'll take a quick walk on the beach. You can find peace in a few minutes.
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Kate Bosworth
American Actress
You promote your films; it's part of your job. You do the magazine covers and stuff, and then I try to live a really normal life. I definitely don't try to make it into any more craziness than it is.
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Ali MacGraw
American Actress
There's so much craziness that comes along with being a movie star that you can get so confused. Unless you've spent your whole life waiting to be the centre of attention, it's pretty terrifying.
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T. D. Jakes
American Clergyman
I don't think that you can let the storms of life overwhelm you. When you do that, you are no better than the craziness that caused you to be under attack.
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Rasika Dugal
Indian Actress
But having said that, becoming an actor was the best decision I ever made. With its ups and downs and its craziness, nothing makes me happier in life.
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Hilary Duff
American Actress
It's hard to stay true to yourself and what you want in life when there are so many distractions and so much craziness going on around you.
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Bruce Dickinson
English Musician
I find that fencing and training give me more stamina and help me deal with the craziness of being on the road so much.
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Janet Evanovich
American Writer
There's just so much craziness out there in the world; it's like I couldn't fit them all in my books.
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Claire Denis
French Director
White Material' is about courage and craziness.
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Dan Smith
British Musician
It's such an interesting experience seeing how different people react to music and the generosity of some and the craziness of others - people who go see bands in different countries, know all the words to the songs, and get tattoos. It's so unexpected.
Quote examples
Cindy Crawford
American Model
But I try to steal other moments. Sometimes I get up very early in the morning and enjoy a quiet house and cup of tea before the craziness begins. Other times, I'll take a quick walk on the beach. You can find peace in a few minutes.
Quote examples
Kate Bosworth
American Actress
You promote your films; it's part of your job. You do the magazine covers and stuff, and then I try to live a really normal life. I definitely don't try to make it into any more craziness than it is.
Quote examples
Ali MacGraw
American Actress
There's so much craziness that comes along with being a movie star that you can get so confused. Unless you've spent your whole life waiting to be the centre of attention, it's pretty terrifying.
Quote examples
T. D. Jakes
American Clergyman
I don't think that you can let the storms of life overwhelm you. When you do that, you are no better than the craziness that caused you to be under attack.
Quote examples
Rasika Dugal
Indian Actress
But having said that, becoming an actor was the best decision I ever made. With its ups and downs and its craziness, nothing makes me happier in life.
Quote examples
Hilary Duff
American Actress
It's hard to stay true to yourself and what you want in life when there are so many distractions and so much craziness going on around you.
Quote examples
Bruce Dickinson
English Musician
I find that fencing and training give me more stamina and help me deal with the craziness of being on the road so much.
Quote examples
Janet Evanovich
American Writer
There's just so much craziness out there in the world; it's like I couldn't fit them all in my books.
Quote examples
Claire Denis
French Director
White Material' is about courage and craziness.
Example 1 of 10
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