bananas
Bananas (adj) means Crazy, wild, or out of control (informal). Example: “The crowd went bananas when the home team scored.”
How to use bananas
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWildly excited, crazy, or absurd.
Informal; common in spoken English.
Word forms
more bananas comparative, most bananas superlative
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What does “bananas” mean?
The word “bananas” means crazy, wild, or out of control (informal). In plain terms, wildly excited, crazy, or absurd.
How do you pronounce “bananas”?
“Bananas” is pronounced buh-NAH-nuhz (/bəˈnæ.nəz/ in IPA).
How do you use “bananas” in a sentence?
Here is “bananas” used in a sentence: “The crowd went bananas when the home team scored.”
What part of speech is “bananas”?
“Bananas” is an adjective.
Is “bananas” a common word?
“Bananas” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between bananas and crazy when describing behavior?
Bananas is an informal, more playful way of saying crazy, wild, or out of control, often used for lighthearted or exaggerated situations. Crazy can carry a similar meaning but is used more broadly across formal and informal contexts, whereas bananas is strictly casual slang.
Is bananas an informal or formal way to describe something wild?
Bananas is informal slang used to describe something crazy, wild, or out of control. It is common in casual speech and writing but would be out of place in formal or professional contexts.
What does it mean to say someone is 'going bananas'?
To say someone is 'going bananas' means they are becoming wildly excited, upset, or out of control, using bananas informally to mean crazy. It is typically used for dramatic or humorous effect rather than literal description.