adjective Uncommon

gaga

GAH-gah

Gaga (adjective) means mentally confused, especially due to old age. Example: “He's getting a bit gaga in his old age.”

adjective

Mentally confused, especially due to old age.

"He's getting a bit gaga in his old age."

Wildly enthusiastic or infatuated about someone or something.

"The fans went gaga over the new single."

"She's completely gaga about her new boyfriend."

How to Use Gaga

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither senile and confused, or wildly excited/infatuated — context decides which.

When to use it

Informal in both senses.

Common pairings

go gaga gaga over someone

Word Forms

more gaga comparative, most gaga superlative

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Etymology

Borrowed from French gaga.

Origin: French

Rhymes for gaga

Aga saga raga maga naga Kaga Braga Malaga rutabaga Nobunaga

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “gaga” mean?

The word “gaga” means mentally confused, especially due to old age. In plain terms, either senile and confused, or wildly excited/infatuated — context decides which.

How do you pronounce “gaga”?

“Gaga” is pronounced GAH-gah (/ˈɡɑːɡɑː/ in IPA).

How do you use “gaga” in a sentence?

Here is “gaga” used in a sentence: “He's getting a bit gaga in his old age.”

What part of speech is “gaga”?

“Gaga” is an adjective.

Where does the word “gaga” come from?

The word “gaga” comes from French. Borrowed from French gaga.

Is “gaga” a common word?

“Gaga” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “gaga” have?

“Gaga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: mentally confused, especially due to old age.