mad — very angry; furious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very angry; furious
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæd/
Example Sentences
- My mom went mad when she found my report card hidden under the bed.
- Don't drive so fast - are you mad?
- She's mad about K-pop and has posters all over her room.
mad
ADJECTIVE[/mæd/]
very angry; furious
A person gets mad after spilling ingredients all over the kitchen
Mad dad becomes sad, but love remains
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'gemǣd', originally meaning 'foolish' or 'insane'. Over time, the semantic range expanded to include the sense of 'angry' or 'enraged', which became the predominant meaning in modern English.
Breakdown
Old English 'gemǣd' (foolish, insane) underwent sound changes and prefix loss to become the modern form 'mad'. The prefix 'ge-' (a common Old English formative element) was gradually lost during the Middle English period.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom went mad when she found my report card hidden under the bed.”
“Don't drive so fast - are you mad?”
“She's mad about K-pop and has posters all over her room.”
“The traffic jam is making everyone mad.”
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