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bonkers (adjective)

bonkers /ˈbɑːŋkɚz/ adjective

bonkers

/ˈbɑːŋkɚz/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of BONKERS

not used before a noun informal

: crazy

You have to be bonkers to gamble that much.
I was driven bonkers by the noise.

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go bonkers

informal

: to become very excited or angry

The fans went bonkers when their team won.

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