The structure combines "stir" (old British slang for prison, dating back to the 19th century) with "crazy," forming a compound adjective that describes the psychological effects of incarceration. It is used to describe someone who is mentally restless, anxious, or unbalanced due to prolonged confinement, whether in prison, a small room, or during extended periods indoors. People typically say they are "going stir-crazy" after being stuck at home during bad weather, illness, or quarantine, not only in prison contexts.

تعریف و معنی "stir-crazy"در زبان انگلیسی

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