บ้า
crazy
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- 1 crazy、insane、mentally unstable
- 2 foolish、absurd、crazy、weird
- 3 be crazy about、be obsessed with、be wild about
- 5 You’re crazy!、No way!、Don’t be silly!、Come on!
This word centers on the idea of being outside normal reason, control, or moderation. It can mean mentally unstable, foolish or absurd, intensely obsessed with something, or extremely so in casual speech.
crazy、insane、mentally unstable
Describes a person or behavior as mentally unstable or out of control. It is a strong word and can sound insulting when used about a person.
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เขาบ้าไปแล้ว khǎw bâa pay lɛ́ɛw He has gone crazy. เขาบ้าไปแล้ว details
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คนบ้า khon bâa a crazy person คนบ้า details
foolish、absurd、crazy、weird
Used casually for an idea, action, or situation that feels foolish, absurd, strange, or unreasonable.
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อย่าทำอะไรบ้าๆ นะ yàa tham aray bâa bâa ná Don’t do anything crazy. อย่าทำอะไรบ้าๆ นะ details
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ความคิดบ้ามาก khwaam khít bâa mâak That’s a very crazy idea. ความคิดบ้ามาก details
be crazy about、be obsessed with、be wild about
In the pattern บ้า + noun, it means to be excessively into something or crazy about it. It can be playful or negative depending on context.
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เขาบ้าบอล khǎw bâa bɔɔn He is crazy about soccer. เขาบ้าบอล details
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ฉันบ้าซีรีส์เกาหลีช่วงนี้ chǎn bâa siirii kawlǐi chûaŋ níi I’m really obsessed with Korean dramas lately. ฉันบ้าซีรีส์เกาหลีช่วงนี้ details
You’re crazy!、No way!、Don’t be silly!、Come on!
Used alone as an exclamation for disbelief, teasing, embarrassment, anger, or a sharp comeback. Its force depends heavily on tone and relationship.
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บ้า! ไม่ใช่อย่างนั้น bâa mây chây yàaŋ nán Come on, that’s not it. บ้า! ไม่ใช่อย่างนั้น details
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บ้า เขินนะ bâa khə̌ən ná Stop it, you’re making me blush. บ้า เขินนะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
บ้า is built around the idea of being outside normal limits: reason, control, or moderation. Used about a person, it can mean mentally unstable or crazy and may sound strongly insulting. In close casual speech, it is also common as a teasing reaction to something silly, absurd, or unbelievable. The pattern บ้า + noun is especially useful: it means someone is overly into that thing, as in บ้างาน “workaholic” or บ้าบอล “soccer fanatic.”
Usage
It is common in casual conversation, social media, teasing among friends, talking about obsessions, and exaggerating things like price, heat, or difficulty. It is usually not appropriate in formal settings, professional contexts, or sensitive discussions about mental health.
Caution
Saying คุณบ้า directly to someone can sound like “you’re crazy” as an insult. For mental health contexts, use more neutral expressions such as ป่วยทางจิต instead of บ้า.
Differences from similar words
1 crazy synonyms
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วิกลจริต is a more formal or clinical-sounding word for mental abnormality. บ้า is everyday speech and can easily sound emotional or insulting.
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สติวิปลาส is a formal, literary-sounding word meaning mentally deranged or having lost sanity. บ้า is shorter, more direct, and can sound harsh in conversation.
2 foolish synonyms
3 be crazy about synonyms
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คลั่งไคล้ means to be enthusiastic or fanatical about something and can sound a bit more descriptive. บ้า is more conversational and gives a quick sense of being too into something.
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หลงใหล means to be fascinated or deeply attracted, often with a softer or more positive tone. บ้า more strongly suggests excess, obsession, or playful exaggeration.
5 You’re crazy! synonyms
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เฮ้ย is a general casual shout for surprise, calling out, or warning. บ้า more specifically reacts to something as crazy, silly, or unbelievable.