Synonyms for

Gaga

Verb / ˈgɑ:ˌgʌ / Another word for gaga — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely enthusiastic or fanatical, especially about a particular celebrity

Synonyms & similar words

wild doddering dotty doddery senile crazy obsessed crazy enthusiastic passionate zealous fanatical devoted ardent fervent infatuated wild psyched addicted intense mania maniaclike rapturous ecstatic mad nuts

Synonyms by register

Formal

senile dotty eccentric

Informal

bonkers nuts loopy batty cuckoo

Literary

fey unhinged

Antonyms

sensible rational sane lucid sound coherent

Common collocations

  • go gaga
  • gaga over
  • completely gaga
  • a bit gaga
  • acting gaga
  • sound gaga

Word family

adjective gaga

Usage note

Primarily used informally to describe someone, especially an elderly person, who is behaving eccentrically or is mentally declining. Can also be used playfully to express extreme enthusiasm.

Example sentences

  1. I am gaga over my new puppy!
  2. She was gaga for the boy band.
  3. He went gaga when he met his favorite athlete.
  4. The crowd went gaga when the band started playing.
  5. My sister is gaga over her new dress.

Quotes

  • I'm just gaga for you.
  • I go gaga over a baseball game.
  • I think we're all a bit gaga.

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