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mad
What does mad mean?
Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'a lot'.
"That's mad expensive."
Origin
MLE/US intensifier use of 'mad'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mad' mean as an intensifier?
Used before an adjective it means 'very' or 'extremely', as in 'mad expensive'.
Where does this use of 'mad' come from?
It's an intensifier use shared by US slang and Multicultural London English.
How do you use 'mad' this way?
Put it in front of an adjective to dial it up, e.g. 'That's mad expensive.'
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