crazy-ass
Crazy-ass is a punchy North American intensifier meaning extremely or outrageously crazy — used to emphasise that something is wild, unbelievable, or over the top.
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Crazy-ass is a punchy North American intensifier meaning extremely or outrageously crazy — used to emphasise that something is wild, unbelievable, or over the top. The 'ass' suffix is a common American English amplifier (as in 'big-ass', 'dumb-ass') that adds force without adding much literal meaning. Crazy-ass shows up in casual conversation, social media, and pop culture to describe everything from stunts and stories to outfits and decisions that left everyone speechless.
She pulled off some crazy-ass stunt on her skateboard and the whole crowd went completely silent before erupting.
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(North America, slang) Very crazy.
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