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craze

[ kreyz ]

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. British Dialect. to crack.
  4. Archaic. to weaken; impair:

    to craze one's health.

  5. Obsolete. 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.
    1. (of a case-hardened object) to develop reticulated surface markings; worm.
    2. (of an ingot) to develop an alligator skin as a result of being teemed into an old and worn mold.
  4. Archaic. to fall to pieces; break.

noun

  1. a popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.; mania:

    the newest dance craze.

    Synonyms: mode, vogue

  2. insanity; an insane condition.
  3. a minute crack or pattern of cracks in the glaze of a ceramic object.
  4. Obsolete. flaw; defect.

craze

/ kreɪz /

noun

  1. a short-lived current fashion
  2. a wild or exaggerated enthusiasm

    a craze for chestnuts

  3. mental disturbance; insanity


verb

  1. to make or become mad
  2. ceramics metallurgy to develop or cause to develop a fine network of cracks
  3. archaic.
    tr to break
  4. archaic.
    tr to weaken

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Word History and Origins

Origin of craze1

1325–75; Middle English crasen to crush < Scandinavian; compare Swedish, Norwegian krasa to shatter, crush

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Word History and Origins

Origin of craze1

C14 (in the sense: to break, shatter): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish krasa to shatter, ultimately of imitative origin

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Example Sentences

As a result, some have found comfort — and a false sense of security — in the sanitation craze championed by businesses eager to welcome back customers.

From Vox

The industry-wide shift, coupled with unprecedented market volatility and economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, has bolstered a new stock market craze.

From Fortune

People are obsessing over the markets in a way the world hasn’t seen since the dot-com craze two decades ago.

From Fortune

In the next phase of the home organizing craze, they go beyond the pantry and bookshelf to show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies.

From Fortune

Then last year, perhaps thinking late 2019 was just the time to introduce some creeping dread into our lives, Floridian filmmaker Michael Beach Nichols made Wrinkles The Clown, a documentary about the craze.

From Ozy

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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