bananas

[ buh-nan-uhz ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. crazy; deranged:

   All that chatter is driving me bananas.

2. wildly enthusiastic:

   The crowd went bananas when the music began.

bananas

/ bəˈnɑːnəz /

adjective

1. slang.
   crazy (esp in the phrase go bananas )

Word History and Origins

Origin of bananas¹

1965–70, Americanism; banana, -s ³

Example Sentences

The 68-year-old was known for his political theatrics - one of his signature moves involved hurling bananas as a sign of protest.

From BBC

A Swedish minister's phobia of bananas has reportedly led to government officials asking for rooms to be free of the fruit.

From BBC

There would be a 5% chance that a single chimp would successfully type the word "bananas" in its own lifetime.

From BBC

Later he added, “If you watch the episode, it's bananas. It's like an alternative universe. And it's only nine years ago!”

From Salon

The sweet scent of food carts selling guava and bananas blends with blooming jasmine, burning incense, and the fragrant fumes of auto rickshaws driving by.

From Salon