Mad Definition & Meaning
mad
- adjective
- roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark"
- affected with madness or insanity; "a man who had gone mad"
- marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure"
- very foolish; "harebrained ideas"; "took insane risks behind the wheel"; "a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains"
"Mad" in song lyrics
See how mad is used in real songs:
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"I could see the sucka duck muthafucka gettin mad"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Every time I do good it makes you mad"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny -
"'Cause you're the one, and you shouldn't be mad"
2 Live Crew — Me So Horny
Words that rhyme with mad
Usage tips for "mad"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mad" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mad to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does mad mean?
- roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark" affected with madness or insanity; "a man who had gone mad" marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure" very foolish; "harebrained ideas"; "took insane risks behind the wheel"; "a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains"
- What part of speech is mad?
- Mad is an adjective.
- How many definitions does mad have?
- Mad has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).