East Coast US
Mad
Used when exaggerating feelings, actions, or quantities informally.
Literal Meaning
Mentally deranged; insane
Actual Meaning
Very, a lot, extremely - used as an intensifier
Examples in Context

'There were mad people there.' (Translation: There were a lot of people)

Helpful Tips
  • 1NYC intensifier
  • 2Not about anger
  • 3Replaces 'very' or 'a lot'
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