Out of/off your head
adjective
Being mad or crazy.
He was acting so strangely, I thought he was out of his head.
Often appears as...
- completely out of his head
- she's out of her head
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Being drunk or under the influence of drugs.
After all those drinks, he was off his head.
Often appears as...
- completely off his head
- he's off his head
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Being mad or crazy.
He was acting so strangely, I thought he was out of his head.
Often appears as...
- completely out of his head
- she's out of her head
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Being drunk or under the influence of drugs.
After all those drinks, he was off his head.
Often appears as...
- completely off his head
- he's off his head
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in artistic expressions like songs or movies.
Did you hear his thoughts last night? He was completely out of his head!
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcasm or Exaggeration
Sometimes said sarcastically or humorously about someone's unusual ideas or behaviors.
She left her high-paying job to travel? She must be out of her head!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Insulting
Though it suggests craziness, it is usually not meant as a harsh insult, but as a lighter remark.
You think aliens built the pyramids? You're out of your head, man!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in artistic expressions like songs or movies.
Did you hear his thoughts last night? He was completely out of his head!
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcasm or Exaggeration
Sometimes said sarcastically or humorously about someone's unusual ideas or behaviors.
She left her high-paying job to travel? She must be out of her head!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Insulting
Though it suggests craziness, it is usually not meant as a harsh insult, but as a lighter remark.
You think aliens built the pyramids? You're out of your head, man!
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in artistic expressions like songs or movies.
Did you hear his thoughts last night? He was completely out of his head!
Pro Tip 2/3Sarcasm or Exaggeration
Sometimes said sarcastically or humorously about someone's unusual ideas or behaviors.
She left her high-paying job to travel? She must be out of her head!
Pro Tip 3/3Not Insulting
Though it suggests craziness, it is usually not meant as a harsh insult, but as a lighter remark.
You think aliens built the pyramids? You're out of your head, man!
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