mad

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.

Examples

You want to spend a thousand pounds on a pair of shoes? Are you mad?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Angry, annoyed.

Register: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Used litotically to indicate satisfaction or approval.

Register: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mad” mean?

Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.

Is “mad” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.