Bonkers
Significado: Crazy, mad, insane
British slang for crazy or mad, but often in an affectionate or admiring way. Can describe people, ideas, or situations that are wild or eccentric.
Ejemplos
- That idea is absolutely bonkers. 那个想法完全是疯了Esa idea es una auténtica locuraそのアイデアは完全にぶっ飛んでいる그 아이디어는 완전히 미쳤어.
- He's gone completely bonkers. 他完全疯了Se ha vuelto completamente loco彼は完全にイカれてしまった그는 완전히 돌아버렸어.
- The traffic was bonkers today. 今天的交通简直疯了El tráfico hoy estaba de locos今日の交通はめちゃくちゃだった오늘 교통이 완전 미쳤어.
Pronunciación
/ˈbɒŋkəz/
Guía de uso
Contexto: craziness, chaos, eccentricity
Tono: affectionate, emphatic
✓ Correcto
- That's bonkers那太疯狂了Eso es una locuraそれはぶっ飛んでる완전 미쳤어!
- Absolutely bonkers完全疯了Completamente chalado完全にイカれてる그 사람 돌았어
✗ Incorrecto
- Often affectionate, not insulting通常是亲切的,不是侮辱A menudo cariñoso, no insultante侮辱的というよりも愛情を込めて使うことが多い장난스러운 표현이지 공격적이진 않아요
Errores comunes
- None—widely understood
Origen e historia
British slang from mid-20th century, possibly from 'bonk' (to hit on the head) suggesting being hit silly. Became very common informal British English.
Etimología: Possibly from bonk (hit on head)
Primera vez registrado: Mid-20th century British
Contexto cultural
Era: Mid-20th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British media; Boris Johnson's speeches
Regional notes: British primarily, now understood more widely.
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