waanzinnig

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌʋaːnˈzɪ.nəx/

adj
Definitions
  • (literally) out of his/her mind, insane, mad
  • (informal) crazy, fantastic outrageous; extreme

Etymology

Borrowed from German wahnsinnig suf from Dutch, Flemish waan (delusion, insanity).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

waan

Gloss

delusion, insanity

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