Crazy vs Mad

Both 'crazy' and 'mad' are correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who is mentally ill or behaving irrationally. 'Crazy' is more informal and can also mean extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something, while 'mad' is more common in British English. The choice between the two depends on the context and personal preference.

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Crazy

The word 'crazy' is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who is mentally ill or behaving irrationally. It can also mean extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something.

You can use 'crazy' to describe someone who is acting in a mentally unstable or irrational manner. It can also be used informally to express extreme enthusiasm or passion.

Examples:

She's acting crazy today.
I'm crazy about that new band.
The situation drove him crazy.
Don't do anything crazy.
He's crazy smart.

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But we're talking about Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
Crazy Ed and his vampire story.
Crazy pants encrypted the SIM card.
Crazy and suicidal, but very impressive.
He was a good guy. Crazy, though.
Whoever killed Crazy Larry must've killed Jimmy.
Crazy little friend of Xena's.
Crazy carrot boy took my baby.
Crazy Diego killed him on camera.
Jerry, Carlo, Crazy Schmidt.
Crazy vet rat don't scare me none.
Dad! He's Just A Crazy Old Cyborg.
Crazy scientist turns himself into some kind of a monster.
Crazy like a fox, my little nephew.
I know who Crazy Joe is.
Maybe you should try "You're Crazy" down the street.
Crazy Eddie was right all along.
Crazy drunk driver's aorta dissected without even breaking a rib or dropping a lung.
That's my new Crazy story for A.A.
Crazy guy with a gun shot out a window, depressurized the cabin.

Alternatives:

insane
mad
nuts
bonkers
out of one's mind

Mad

The word 'mad' is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who is mentally ill or behaving irrationally. It is more common in British English.

You can use 'mad' to describe someone who is acting in a mentally unstable or irrational manner. It is also commonly used in British English to mean angry or upset.

Examples:

He's gone mad with power.
She was mad at him for forgetting their anniversary.
Don't make me mad.
The news drove her mad.
He's mad as a hatter.

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Mad Dog chewed it to pieces.
It was Mad Dog's turn.
The Mad King hatching an egg.
The Mad King hatching an egg.
I feel like I killed Mad Dog myself.
The adopted daughter of the Mad Titan, Thanos.
Mad Wolf figures like every other Injun I know.
Mad Mantus wants to kill me.
Mad as a balloon, poor boy.
Use your legal skills to convince Mad Ivan to surrender?
You think I was possessed... and murdered Mad Dog?
He had heard about the Head Experimenter. He was prepared to meet Dr. Frankenstein, or the Mad Scientist.
Ross "Mad Dog" Madison!
That's got it. Mad Dog Two to Mad Dog One.
Followed by a special encore presentation of Mad Men.
Hello, Mad Men production office.
It's a cross between Police Gazette and Mad magazine.
Mad dogs could lead a pack, I heard.
More like Mel Gibson in Mad Max, with your abs and your... leather.
But the Mad King gave his enemies the justice he thought they deserved.

Alternatives:

crazy
insane
nuts
bonkers
out of one's mind

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