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craze
[ kreyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to derange or impair the mind of; make insane:
He was crazed by jealousy.
- to make small cracks on the surface of (a ceramic glaze, paint, or the like); crackle.
- British Dialect. to crack.
- Archaic. to weaken; impair:
to craze one's health.
- Obsolete. to break; shatter.
verb (used without object)
- to become insane; go mad.
- to become minutely cracked, as a ceramic glaze; crackle.
- Metallurgy.
- (of a case-hardened object) to develop reticulated surface markings; worm.
- (of an ingot) to develop an alligator skin as a result of being teemed into an old and worn mold.
- Archaic. to fall to pieces; break.
noun
- a popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.; mania:
the newest dance craze.
Synonyms: ,
- insanity; an insane condition.
- a minute crack or pattern of cracks in the glaze of a ceramic object.
- Obsolete. flaw; defect.
craze
/ ɪ /
noun
- a short-lived current fashion
- a wild or exaggerated enthusiasm
a craze for chestnuts
- mental disturbance; insanity
verb
- to make or become mad
- ceramics metallurgy to develop or cause to develop a fine network of cracks
- archaic.tr to break
- archaic.tr to weaken
Word History and Origins
Origin of craze1
Word History and Origins
Origin of craze1
Example Sentences
Comfort food at its finest and most accessible, Melbourne’s sandwich scene is arguably the city’s most satisfying food craze.
At the same time, sales of fantasy books have skyrocketed, driven by a craze for “romantasy” — fantasy with a strong focus on romance.
The mini totes are back, and they are starting another mini craze at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s store.
Ever since I was small, I’ve had these crazed moments of urgency overtake me that I could feel in my teeth.
Last year, just a month after moving to New York City, I hopped on the tinned fish craze.
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