craze

/kreɪz/
noun
  1. A sudden, widespread enthusiasm for something; a fad.
    • The dance craze swept through schools across the country.
    • The latest craze among teenagers is collecting digital trading cards.
    • There was a craze for homemade sourdough bread during the lockdown.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To make someone very excited or enthusiastic, often temporarily.
    • The new video game craze the entire neighborhood.
    • Her sudden fame crazed her fans, who lined up for hours.
    • The announcement crazed the crowd, who cheered wildly.
  2. To develop fine cracks on a surface, such as pottery or glass.
    • The pottery glaze will craze if the temperature changes too fast.
    • If you heat the glass too quickly, it may craze.
    • The old vase began to craze after years of use.
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