phrase Street Slang

Talkin' Crazy

/ˈtɔːkɪn ˈkreɪzi/ · phrase · slang

When someone's saying something disrespectful, unreasonable, or out of pocket.

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Definitions

1

Saying something disrespectful or out of line, usually aimed at someone in particular.

“Watch your mouth, you talkin crazy to the wrong person.”
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2

Making an unreasonable demand or offer.

“He talkin crazy if he think I'm paying full price for that.”
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3

Saying something so wrong or absurd it doesn't even make sense.

“You talkin crazy, the Knicks are not better than the Celtics.”
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Talkin' Crazy In A Sentence

Why she in the comments talkin crazy about people she don't know?
Bro really talkin crazy like he didn't lose that bet.
Tell your cousin to stop talkin crazy before somebody checks him.

Origin & Usage

Longstanding AAVE phrase where 'crazy' modifies the manner of speech, meaning reckless or disrespectful talk. Common across Black American communities for decades and amplified by hip-hop.

Variants talking crazytalkin recklesstalkin wild
Tags #aave#american#hip-hop

People Also Ask

What does talkin crazy mean in slang?

It means someone is saying something disrespectful, unreasonable, or completely wrong. It's often a warning to back off.

Is talkin crazy aggressive?

It can be. Telling someone they're 'talkin crazy' is usually a challenge or a sign you're not having it.

How is it different from 'acting crazy'?

'Talkin crazy' is about what someone says, while 'acting crazy' is about how they behave.

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