How do you use "Bonkers" in a sentence?

That idea is absolutely bonkers. He's gone completely bonkers. The traffic was bonkers today.

Bonkers

Q: What does "Bonkers" mean?

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.

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Meaning: Crazy, mad, insane

疯狂的，发疯的

Loco, chiflado, disparatado

おかしい、イカれた、正気じゃない

미친, 정신 나간

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.

英式俚语，表示疯狂或发疯，但通常带有亲切或钦佩的语气。可以描述疯狂或古怪的人、想法或情况。

Argot británico para loco o chiflado, pero a menudo de forma cariñosa o admirativa. Puede describir personas, ideas o situaciones que son alocadas o excéntricas.

クレイジーまたは狂っていることを表すイギリスのスラングだが、しばしば愛情を込めて、または感心して使われる。ワイルドまたは風変わりな人、アイデア、状況を表すことができる。

영국 속어로 미친 또는 정신 나간이라는 뜻이지만, 임상적이라기보다 장난스러운 뉘앙스. 사람, 상황, 또는 엉뚱하게 별난 아이디어를 묘사할 때 사용한다.

Examples

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒŋkəz/

Usage Guide

Context: craziness, chaos, eccentricity

Tone: affectionate, emphatic

✓ Do Say

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

✗ Don't Say

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

Common Mistakes

None—widely understood

Origin & History

British slang from mid-20th century, possibly from 'bonk' (to hit on the head) suggesting being hit silly. Became very common informal British English.

Etymology: Possibly from bonk (hit on head)

First recorded: Mid-20th century British

Cultural Context

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.

Variations

BonkersAbsolutely bonkersGone bonkers