θεότρελος

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Etymology[edit]

θεό- (theó-, God, very) +‎ τρελός (trelós, mad)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /θeˈotɾelos/
  • Hyphenation: θε‧ό‧τρε‧λος

Adjective[edit]

θεότρελος (theótrelosm (feminine θεότρελη, neuter θεότρελο)

  1. (intensive adjective) mad as a hatter, off one's rocker, nutty as a fruitcake (insane to the highest degree)
    Μην ακούς τί λέει, είναι θεότρελος ο τύπος.
    Min akoús tí léei, eínai theótrelos o týpos.
    Don't listen to what he's saying, the guy is off his rocker.
    • 1947, Vassilis Tsitsanis (lyrics and music), “Αχάριστη [Ingrate]”, performed by Vassilis Tsitsanis:
      Μου είπανε πως ζεις ευτυχισμένη,
      θεότρελη, στα πλούτη κολυμπάς.
      Mou eípane pos zeis eftychisméni,
      theótreli, sta ploúti kolympás.
      They told me you're living happily,
      Crazy one, you're swimming in wealth.

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