---
title: crazy
slug: crazy
flag:
  text: 'Ableist language'
  level: avoid
defined: true
excerpt: mentally deranged, insane; can be used in a derogatory manner for someone with mental or psychiatric disabilities
speech: noun
alt_words:
  - abundant
  - bizarre
  - enormous
  - ludicrous
  - obnoxious
  - outlandish
  - ridiculous
  - unbelievable
  - unexpected
  - unfamiliar
  - unreal
  - scary
  - shocking
  - strange
  - wicked
  - wild
---

mentally deranged; demented; insane.

## Issues

Crazy is very commonly used as an adjective to embody a vast array of ideas, often not specifically. It is used so frequently that it sometimes is a filler. Crazy can also be used in a derogatory manner for someone with mental or psychiatric disabilities.

## Impact

By using ableist language, we are perpetuating violence against people who experience mental or psychological disabilities. Using this language perpetuates those systems and language of harm, regardless of our intent.

## Usage Tip

Be more specific. Typically we can find an alternate definition by taking time to reflect on what emotion we're really feeling.