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craze

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kreɪz/

Forms: crazed

craze means: A strong interest in an activity or fashion that many people share for a short time.

noun

SHORT LIVED FASHIONB2

A strong interest in an activity or fashion that many people share for a short time.

  • This game is the latest craze.
  • The dance craze spread across the country.
  • Do you remember the craze for collecting those little toys?

How to use it: a craze for something (There was a sudden craze for collecting old postcards.); a craze for doing something (The craze for making bracelets spread through the school.)

Similar words: fad, mania

Common phrases: latest craze, dance craze, craze for something

Questions about craze

What does craze mean?

A strong interest in an activity or fashion that many people share for a short time.

What is craze in other languages?

Türkçe: geçici moda · Español: moda pasajera · Français: mode passagère · Deutsch: Modeerscheinung · Italiano: moda passeggera · 日本語: 一時的な流行

How do you pronounce craze?

It is pronounced /kreɪz/.

How do you use craze in a sentence?

This game is the latest craze. The dance craze spread across the country.

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