B2 adjective 비격식체

bonkers

/ˈbɒŋ.kəz/

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

예시

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1

The traffic in the city center today was absolutely bonkers.

The traffic in the city center today was extremely chaotic and crazy.

2

The committee initially thought the architect's radical vision was slightly bonkers.

The committee initially thought the architect's radical vision was somewhat irrational.

3

Don't listen to him; he's gone completely bonkers since he won the lottery.

Don't listen to him; he has become totally crazy since he won the lottery.

어휘 가족

형용사
bonkers
관련
madness
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'bonk,' which is the sound of hitting your head. If you 'bonk' your head too many times, you might go 'bonkers' (crazy).

빠른 퀴즈

The constant dripping of the faucet is driving me _____!

정답!

정답은: bonkers

예시

1

The traffic in the city center today was absolutely bonkers.

everyday

The traffic in the city center today was extremely chaotic and crazy.

2

The committee initially thought the architect's radical vision was slightly bonkers.

formal

The committee initially thought the architect's radical vision was somewhat irrational.

3

Don't listen to him; he's gone completely bonkers since he won the lottery.

informal

Don't listen to him; he has become totally crazy since he won the lottery.

4

While the theory was labeled bonkers by his peers, recent data suggests he was right.

academic

While the theory was called insane by his colleagues, recent data suggests he was right.

5

Our sales figures went bonkers after the celebrity endorsed our product.

business

Our sales figures increased wildly and dramatically after the celebrity endorsement.

어휘 가족

형용사
bonkers
관련
madness

자주 쓰는 조합

go bonkers to become crazy or extremely excited
drive someone bonkers to annoy or irritate someone very much
absolutely bonkers completely and utterly crazy
stark staring bonkers totally and obviously insane
completely bonkers entirely mad or absurd

자주 쓰는 구문

drive me bonkers

to make me feel like I am losing my mind from irritation

stark staring bonkers

an emphatic way to say someone is completely mad

go bonkers

to react with great enthusiasm or to lose one's sanity

자주 혼동되는 단어

bonkers vs bankers

Bankers are people who work in the banking industry, whereas bonkers means crazy.

bonkers vs bonk

To bonk is a verb meaning to hit something or, in British slang, to have sex.

📝

사용 참고사항

Bonkers is primarily a British English term, though it is understood globally. It is very informal and is best used in casual conversation or lighthearted writing rather than serious professional contexts.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often try to use it as a noun (e.g., 'he is a bonkers'), but it is an adjective. It is also rarely used before a noun; it almost always follows a linking verb like 'is', 'get', or 'go'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'bonk,' which is the sound of hitting your head. If you 'bonk' your head too many times, you might go 'bonkers' (crazy).

📖

어원

Originating in the mid-20th century, it is likely derived from 'bonk' (a blow to the head), implying that being hit on the head makes one crazy.

문법 패턴

Predicative adjective (used after a verb) Non-gradable usually, but often modified by 'completely' or 'absolutely' No comparative or superlative forms
🌍

문화적 맥락

The word is a staple of British humor and is frequently used in UK tabloids and sitcoms to describe eccentric behavior.

빠른 퀴즈

The constant dripping of the faucet is driving me _____!

정답!

정답은: bonkers

관련 단어

buckram

B2

To stiffen a fabric using a coarse cloth called buckram, or metaphorically, to provide a rigid, formal, or artificial structure to something. It describes the process of making an object or an idea appear more solid and less flexible than it naturally is.

buckskin

B2

Describes items made from the soft, yellowish-tan leather of a male deer or sheep, or refers to the specific pale yellowish-brown color of this leather. It is frequently used in the context of historical clothing, outdoor gear, and horse coat colors.

buckteeth

B2

Upper front teeth that protrude significantly outward over the lower lip, often due to jaw alignment or dental conditions. This physical trait is commonly associated with specific facial structures and is frequently addressed through orthodontic treatment.

buddha

B2

Used as a modifier to describe something that possesses qualities of enlightenment, supreme peace, or detached wisdom. It often refers to a state of being calm and unbothered by external chaos or emotional distress.

buddhism

B2

Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophical system founded in India over 2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It focuses on personal spiritual development, the attainment of deep insight into the true nature of life, and the elimination of suffering through the path to enlightenment.

buddhist

B2

A Buddhist is a person who follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. The term also functions as an adjective to describe things, practices, or art related to the religion and philosophy of Buddhism.

buddy

B2

To pair or partner someone with another person, typically to provide support, guidance, or safety in a professional or educational environment. As a verb, it often implies a formal or semi-formal arrangement where a more experienced person assists a newcomer.

budge

B2

To move slightly or to change a decision, opinion, or position. It is most frequently used in negative constructions to indicate that someone is being stubborn or that an object is physically stuck.

budgerigar

B2

A small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot that is native to Australia and often kept as a pet. It is typically green and yellow with black markings in the wild, though domestic varieties come in many colors.

budgetary

B2

Relating to or concerned with a plan for spending money or a budget. It is frequently used to describe financial limits, allocations, or the process of managing available funds within an organization or government.

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