What does bonkers mean?
Bonkers means (informal, especially British) Mad; crazy..
Bonkers
/ˈbɒŋkəz/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal, especially British) Mad; crazy..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, especially British) Mad; crazy.
- plural of bonker
Example Sentences
[A]nd we should remind ourselves that it is absolutely bonkers that we elect judges at all; that system is used almost nowhere else on earth[.]
"They are turning people off travelling. And the removal of catering on such a long-distance route is just bonkers."
Notable examples include The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953), […], and The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery, a slightly bonkers 1965 comedy using the Longmoor Military Railway and obviously sped-up footage.
Synonyms for bonkers
Antonyms for bonkers
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bonkers
- most bonkers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bonkers?
Common synonyms include balmy, loony, insane, wacky.
What is the opposite of bonkers?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bonkers in a sentence?
[A]nd we should remind ourselves that it is absolutely bonkers that we elect judges at all; that system is used almost nowhere else on earth[.]
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