Craze (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), crazed, craz·ing.
  1. to derange or impair the mind of; make insane: He was crazed by jealousy.
  2. to make small cracks on the surface of (a ceramic glaze, paint, or the like); crackle.
  3. to crack.
  4. to weaken; impair: to craze one's health.
  5. to break; shatter.
verb (used without object), crazed, craz·ing.
  1. to become insane; go mad.
  2. to become minutely cracked, as a ceramic glaze; crackle.
  3. 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.
  4. to fall to pieces; break.
noun
  1. a popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.; mania:the newest dance craze.
  2. insanity; an insane condition.
  3. a minute crack or pattern of cracks in the glaze of a ceramic object.
  4. flaw; defect.
noun
  1. a short-lived current fashion
  2. a wild or exaggerated enthusiasm
  3. mental disturbance; insanity
verb
  1. to make or become mad
  2. to develop or cause to develop a fine network of cracks
  3. to break
  4. to weaken
Craze (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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