adjective
gaga
GAH-gah
adjective
1
Mentally confused, especially due to old age.
"He's getting a bit gaga in his old age."
2
Wildly enthusiastic or infatuated about someone or something.
"The fans went gaga over the new single."
"She's completely gaga about her new boyfriend."
How to Use Gaga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither senile and confused, or wildly excited/infatuated — context decides which.
When to use it
Informal in both senses.
Common pairings
go gaga
gaga over someone
Word Forms
more gaga comparative, most gaga superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from French gaga.