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Definition mad in British English

mad adjective

adjective
/mæd/

▪ completely, really, slightly, totally, utterly

1

very silly or stupid

Example

You'll think I'm mad - I've just left my job.

Example

You're mad to spend so much money on clothes.

Synonyms and related words
silly idiotic unintelligent crazy silly ridiculous
1.1

tending to behave in a strange way that other people sometimes consider funny

Example

a mad scientist

Synonyms and related words
crazy silly ridiculous
1.2

an offensive way for describing someone who is mentally ill

Example

She was completely mad.

2

angry

Example

He makes me mad, the way he keeps criticizing me all the time.

Example

My boss is mad with me for missing the meeting.

Synonyms and related words
angry annoyed upset
3

done quickly or without thinking, in a way that is badly organized

Example

There were people everywhere - it was all a bit mad!

Example

It was a mad rush to get the job finished.

Synonyms and related words
shallow foolish mindless
Example

Mom will be mad as a wet hen if we don't get home soon.

Example

Your dad will be as mad as hell when he finds out you took his car.

Example

I will be mad as hell if he gets here late.

Definition mad in British English