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Crazy person

nutjob

noun

an insulting word for someone who you think is crazy

madman

noun

an insulting word for a man who you think is behaving in a crazy way

lunatic

noun

someone who behaves in an extreme or dangerous way

madwoman

noun

an insulting word for a woman who you think is behaving in a crazy way

oddity

noun

someone or something that seems strange or unusual

eccentric

noun

someone who behaves in an eccentric way

maniac

noun

someone who is considered strange because they have an extremely strong enthusiasm for something

oddball

noun

someone whose behavior is strange or unusual

headcase

noun

an insulting word for someone who you think is crazy

space cadet

noun

someone who behaves in a strange way or forgets things a lot

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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