craze
Plural
crazes
1
a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity
- The hula hoop craze swept through schools in the 1950s, with kids everywhere wanting one.
- Social media has fueled a new craze for retro-style disposable cameras.
- The latest fitness craze involves high-intensity interval training with dance routines.
- This winter, a craze for hot chocolate bombs took over holiday dessert tables.
- Every few years, there seems to be a new craze in fashion that everyone follows.
2
a thin network of fine cracks that form on the surface of a glaze, coating, or similar material
- The antique vase had a delicate craze on its porcelain surface, adding to its charm.
- Over time, the glaze on the pottery began to craze, forming intricate patterns of fine cracks.
- The extreme temperature changes caused the ceramic tiles to craze unexpectedly.
- The museum carefully restored the teacup, which had developed a slight craze in its glaze.
- Artists sometimes appreciate the unique texture a craze can create on ceramic art.
3
a state of extreme mental disturbance or turmoil
- In a sudden craze, he started shouting and throwing objects across the room.
- The character in the novel descended into a craze after losing everything dear to him.
- The unsettling events pushed her into a craze, leaving her unable to think clearly.
- His craze was evident as he paced back and forth, muttering incoherently.
- The intense pressure drove him to a craze, making it difficult for him to focus.