adjective
General Slang
Radge
/radʒ/ · adjective · slang
Scottish for crazy, wild, or out of control — also a reckless person.
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Definitions
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Crazy, wild, or mad.
“The party went pure radge by midnight.”
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Angry or in a rage.
“He went radge when he saw the dent in his car.”
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As a noun, a reckless, unhinged, or volatile person.
“Watch yersel near him, he's a total radge.”
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Radge In A Sentence
It was radge in town the night, mental crowds.
She went absolutely radge at the referee.
Don't be a radge, just calm doon.
Origin & Usage
Scots, especially Edinburgh, a clipping of 'enraged'. Popularised partly through Irvine Welsh's 'Trainspotting' dialogue.
People Also Ask
What does 'radge' mean in Scottish?
It means crazy, wild, or enraged. 'He went radge' means he lost it or went mad.
Can 'radge' describe a person?
Yes — a 'radge' is a reckless, unhinged or volatile person you'd be wise to avoid.
Where is 'radge' used?
Mainly Edinburgh and the Scottish lowlands; Irvine Welsh's novels spread it wider.
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