craze /kɹeɪz/verb 5noun 4forms 4 verb5 •To derange the intellect of; to render insane.any man […] that is crazed and out of his wits — 1664 •To be crazed, or to act or appear as one that is crazed; to rave; to become insane.And if Robin should be cast / Sudden from his turfed grave, / And if Marian should have / Once again her forest days, / She would weep and he would craze: [...] — 1820 •To crack, as the glazing of porcelain or pottery. •(no longer used) To weaken; to impair; to render decrepit. •(no longer used) To break into pieces; to crush; to grind to powder. See crase.God looking forth will trouble all his Host / And craze thir Chariot wheels: — 1667 noun4 •A temporary passion or infatuation, as for some new amusement, pursuit, or fashion; a fad.Have you heard about the new dance craze? / Listen to us, I'm sure you'll be amazed / Big fun to be had by everyone / It's up to you, it surely can be done — 1978 •A strong habitual desire or fancy. •A crack in the glaze or enamel caused by exposure of the pottery to great or irregular heat. •(no longer used) Craziness; insanity.‘A poor fellow with a craze, sir,’ said Mr. Dick, ‘a simpleton, a weak-minded person […] may do what wonderful people may not do. […]’ — 1849 formscraz'd · crazed · crazing · crazes
