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craize

craize is the alternative form of craze.

Meaning of craze

Noun

craze (plural crazes)

  1. A strong habitual desire or fancy.
  2. 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 done1978 September 21, Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, “Le Freak”, in C'est Chic, performed by Chic, track 2
    Synonyms:
    bug
  3. A crack in the glaze or enamel caused by exposure of the pottery to great or irregular heat.
  4. (archaic) 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 May – 1850 November, Charles Dickens, The Personal History of David Copperfield, London: Bradbury & Evans, […], published 1850, →OCLC

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Questions about craize

What is craize the alternative form of?
Craize is the alternative form of craze.

Words near craize in the dictionary

  1. Craiova
  2. craise
  3. craisin
  4. craisins
  5. Craiva
  6. craize
  7. crajuru
  8. craka
  9. crakaa
  10. crakah
  11. crakahs

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