craze

noun
UK: /kreɪz/
US: /kreɪz/

  1. A temporary enthusiasm for something.

    1. There's a new craze for fitness.
    2. Suddenly, the craze for vintage clothing swept the nation, impacting fashion trends.

  2. Something that is very popular for only a short time.

    1. This dance is the latest craze.
    2. The recent craze for baking sourdough bread at home took social media by storm.

Synonyms

passion trend rage mania fad
craze verb

  1. To make someone become crazy.

    1. The heat can craze you.
    2. The endless delays can craze a person waiting for project completion.

  2. To develop many fine cracks on the surface.

    1. The old vase started to craze.
    2. Years of weathering caused the paint to craze on the wooden fence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "craze" in English means: A temporary enthusiasm for something., Something that is very popular for only a short time..

The phonetic transcription of "craze" is /kreɪz/ in British English and /kreɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "craze": passion, trend, rage, mania, fad.

Example usage of "craze": "There's a new craze for fitness.". More examples on the page.