adj

bonkers

BONG-kuhz

Bonkers (adj) means Crazy, wild, or absurd. Example: “The whole plan sounded completely bonkers to me.”

adj

Crazy, wild, or absurd.

"The whole plan sounded completely bonkers to me."

"She went bonkers when she heard the news."

How to use bonkers

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWildly crazy or out of control — usually said in a light, informal way.

When to use it

Informal, chiefly British English.

more bonkers comparative, most bonkers superlative

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The whole plan sounded completely _____ to me.

Origin uncertain, possibly linked to "bonk" as a blow to the head.

Yonkers

What does “bonkers” mean?

The word “bonkers” means crazy, wild, or absurd. In plain terms, wildly crazy or out of control — usually said in a light, informal way.

How do you pronounce “bonkers”?

“Bonkers” is pronounced BONG-kuhz (/ˈbɑŋkɚz/ in IPA).

How do you use “bonkers” in a sentence?

Here is “bonkers” used in a sentence: “The whole plan sounded completely bonkers to me.”

What part of speech is “bonkers”?

“Bonkers” is an adjective.