craze

noun
UK /kreɪz/
US /kreɪz/

A craze is something that lots of people suddenly like and want to do or have for a short time.

The whole school caught the craze for collecting silly bands.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very strong and wild excitement or enthusiasm.

The crowd was in a craze of cheering after the goal.

3. To make someone lose control of their mind or behave wildly.

The loud noise seemed to craze the poor dog.

4. A small crack in the surface of something like pottery or paint.

Tiny crazes covered the old vase.