AEE 291: Crazy? Insane? How to Use English Slang but Stay Politically Correct

Do you use a lot of English slang in your everyday conversations
with natives? In today’s episode you’ll find out how to use the
words “crazy” and “insane” as slang words in conversations. How to
use the word “crazy” in a slang form:   “I know someone who’s
totally crazy because he still hitchhikes.” It was crazy for us to
hitchhike. Those were my crazy days.” “Are you crazy about your
boyfriend?” “What is the craziest thing you have ever done?”  
The slang words “crazy” and “insane” mean wild and out of control.
They could also mean unexpected or out of control. The words are
also used a lot in song lyrics, especially love songs. If you use
these words in a literal way to describe someone who is mentally
ill it is rude. Instead you could say that they are “mentally
disabled” or “mentally handicapped” or “mentally challenged.”
  Have you ever tried using these slang words in your English
conversations? Share your questions with us in the comments below.
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