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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.
craze
/ kreɪz /
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
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Example Sentences
The remake craze is now being complemented by these modernized experiences.
“I think the Old-Fashioned craze has also dovetailed with a lot of drinkers coming back to whiskey,” Simonson says.
What gives with this latest workout craze that some call dangerous and others call salvation?
The man who started the L.A. food truck craze shares his favorite spots to grab some delicious grub on wheels.
Forget SoulCycle—the newest fitness craze is early morning raving, complete with DJs, costumes, and organic smoothies.
"M. le marquis has never been a victim to the Chinese craze, madame," was the reply.
I have alluded to the craze for joking among young ladies in society.
There result strife, unhappiness, envy, and a craze for riches.
This is about the fifth craze since I've been at the school.
Then it came upon Captain Jean that he was either talking to a lunatic or some wealthy woman with a craze.
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