craze

/ˈkrāz/

Middle English crasen to crush, craze, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish krasa to crush

verb

  1. to make insane or as if insane

  2. to produce minute cracks on the surface or glaze of

  3. break, shatter

crazed by pain and fear

noun

  1. an exaggerated and often transient enthusiasm : mania

  2. a crack in a surface or coating (as of glaze or enamel)

the latest craze in music

fashion style mode vogue fad rage craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date. fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place. style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.