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Meaning of Mad
The primary meaning of the word "Mad" is feeling or showing strong anger or annoyance.
Definitions
- Feeling or showing strong anger or annoyance
- Mentally ill or insane
- Extremely foolish or unwise
- Extremely enthusiastic or excited
Etymology of Mad
The word "Mad" has its roots in Old English "gemæd" or "gemad", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ga-maidiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "meid-", both of which are related to the concept of changed or altered mind or mood
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions and mental states, from anger and irritability to insanity and foolishness
Example Uses
- The driver was mad at the pedestrian for not using the crosswalk
- She was mad with anger when she heard the news
- He was diagnosed with a mental illness and was considered mad by his community
- The fans were mad about the new music release and waited in line for hours to buy tickets