The word "crazy" has an interesting etymology that traces back to several languages:
Old Norse: "kraki" meaning "feeble, infirm"
Middle English: "crased" meaning "cracked, broken"
Old French: "creissir" meaning "to crush or break"
Latin: "crepare" meaning "to rattle, crackle"
Meaning:
Today, "crazy" primarily means:
Mentally ill or deranged
Eccentric or unusual
Wild or reckless
Origin:
The word "crazy" originally referred to physical weakness or frailty. Over time, its meaning expanded to include mental instability. By the 16th century, "crazy" was commonly used to describe people who were mentally ill or insane.
Additional Notes:
The term "crazy like a fox" is a colloquialism meaning someone who appears foolish or eccentric but is actually cunning or wise.
The expression "driving me crazy" is used to convey extreme annoyance or frustration.
The word "crazy" has also been used as a slang term for illegal drug use or intoxication.
