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crazy bone

noun

, Chiefly Northern, Midland, and Western U.S.

crazy bone

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Took me right on the 'crazy bone' and made me jump for a minute, but it's hardly bleeding now.

This is why you call this part of the elbow the "funny" or "crazy bone."

He has just fallen due, and in doing so has hurt his crazy-bone (see Appendix).

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

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