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The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

#35 - Batshit crazy

Sep 30, 2020
The podcast explores the meaning and origins of the expression 'bad shit crazy', cautioning about its vulgarity. The host shares a listener's request and reads the top definition from Urban Dictionary, ending with a recommendation for vocabulary improvement.
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Quick takeaways

  • The expression 'batshit crazy' originated from the phrase 'bats in the belfry' and refers to individuals with nothing going on upstairs in their brain.
  • The podcast emphasizes the need for caution when using 'batshit crazy', as it is considered vulgar and should be used sparingly.

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The Origin and Meaning of 'Bad Shit Crazy'

The podcast episode explores the meaning and origin of the expression 'bad shit crazy'. The host highlights that the phrase is informal and vulgar. According to the urban dictionary, a person who is 'bad shit crazy' is certifiably insane. The term is believed to have its origins in the phrase 'bads in the bell free', referring to individuals with nothing going on upstairs in their brain. 'Bad shit crazy' takes it a step further, denoting people who are so crazy that their bell free is coded with bads.

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