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meshugas

British  
/ mɪˈʃʊɡəs /

noun

  1. craziness

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of meshugas

from Hebrew

Example Sentences

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Ackman’s “nepo baby” nephew’s comment triggered the whole meshugas, some noted.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

Looking for a diversion from the pandemic and other midwinter doldrums and meshugas?

From Washington Post Jan. 6, 2022

Solomon, the 89-year-old antiques dealer who has seen all kinds of family meshugas over inheritances, cautions Victor that "with used furniture you cannot be emotional."

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 2015

But what do the Catskills stars of yore make of this meshugas?

From New York Times Jul. 10, 2012

And so, professor Duffin, ladies and gentlemen, and the gods: From Greeks to geeks, do I care about all this meshugas?

From Slate Apr. 20, 2010

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