French word

dingue

Pronunciation

IPA/dɛ̃g/

Meaning

  • adjectivecrazy

Example

Tu es dingue !

You're crazy!

Illustration for dingue (crazy)

More examples

Je suis dingue de ce groupe.

I am crazy about this group.

Core concept

A person, idea, or situation bursting past ordinary limits, in a thrilling or alarming way.

Common phrases

  • être dingue de

    be crazy about

  • trouver dingue

    find ___ unbelievable

  • quelque chose de dingue

    something crazy

Similar words

fou: Far removed from reason or ordinary good sense.
dément: So extreme and uncontrolled that it seems to reflect lost reason.
insensé: Contrary to logic or common sense and seemingly pointless.
excentrique: Unusually unconventional in behavior, style, or interests.

Definition in French

Signifie folie ou très surprenant ; sert à décrire une action, une idée ou une situation exceptionnelle et inattendue.

Word origin

Dingue is a colloquial French adjective with an uncertain exact origin and no clearly established foreign source.

Usage tips

  • Dingue is informal and can express warm admiration or sharp criticism, so tone and context determine whether it sounds positive or insulting.

Other meanings

  • nutnoun
  • unbelievableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • dinguerbecome crazy aboutverb
  • dingueriecrazy thingnoun

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