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The correct spelling is mad.

How to pronounce mad

/ˈmæːd/
verb

IPA: /ˈmæːd/

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The correct spelling is mad. To be or become mad. For example: "He's got this mad idea that he's irresistible to women."

Usage Examples

He's got this mad idea that he's irresistible to women.

Are you mad at me?

It's mad that I got that job back a day after being fired.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be or become mad.
  2. 2.To madden, to anger, to frustrate.

adjective

  1. 1.Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.
  2. 2.(chiefly US; informal in UK) Angry, annoyed.
  3. 3.Bizarre; incredible.
  4. 4.Wildly confused or excited.
  5. 5.Extremely foolish or unwise; irrational; imprudent.

adverb

  1. 1.Intensifier; to a large degree; extremely; exceedingly; very; unbelievably.

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