craze

Definition

  • noun: something that is very popular for a period of time
  • verb: to produce minute cracks on the surface or glaze of
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: break, weaken, impair

Examples

  • The prisoner was 'crazed' [=made crazy] by pain and fear.

  • an addict 'crazed' with drugs [=made crazy by drugs]

  • the 'crazed' ramblings/rantings of a lunatic

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hit it! They caII me Cuban Pete I'm the king of the rumba beat When I pIay the maracas I go chick-chicky boom Yes, I'm Cuban Pete I'm the craze of my street When I start to dance everything goes Chick-chicky boom, chick-chicky boom and they swing It's very nice FuII of spice (..)
    1994 The Mask