go mad

verb
UK: /ɡoʊ mæd/
US: /ɡoʊ mæd/

  1. To become mentally ill or insane.

    1. He will go mad if he stays here.
    2. People might go mad if they were trapped on a desert island.

  2. To become very angry or annoyed.

    1. I will go mad if you don't stop.
    2. My dad will go mad when he finds out I crashed the car.

  3. To be very excited or enthusiastic.

    1. Fans go mad when their team wins.
    2. The audience will go mad when they see this incredible performance.

Synonyms

flip out go crazy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "go mad" in English means: To become mentally ill or insane., To become very angry or annoyed., To be very excited or enthusiastic..

The phonetic transcription of "go mad" is /ɡoʊ mæd/ in British English and /ɡoʊ mæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "go mad": flip out, go crazy.

Example usage of "go mad": "He will go mad if he stays here.". More examples on the page.