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bonkers

/ˈbɑːŋ.kɚz/
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• adjective

1

Mad, crazy, or wildly eccentric (informal).

Example

"The constant noise from the construction site next door is driving everyone in the office completely bonkers."

2

Wildly enthusiastic, obsessed, or infatuated (usually followed by 'about' or 'over').

Example

"The children went bonkers over the new puppy the moment we brought it home."

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• Rhymes for bonkers

• Nearby Words

bonito
bonjour
bonk
bonkers
bonn
bonnet
bonnie

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century British naval slang, originally meaning slightly drunk or light-headed, likely formed from the verb 'bonk' (to hit on the head) plus the informal British suffix '-ers'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bonkers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bonkers
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