Meaning of the word "go mad" in English

What does "go mad" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go mad

US /ɡoʊ mæd/
UK /ɡəʊ mæd/

Idiom

1.

to become insane or mentally ill

Example:
After weeks of isolation, he started to go mad.
The constant noise made her feel like she was going to go mad.
2.

to become extremely angry or excited

Example:
My dad will go mad when he sees this mess.
The crowd started to go mad when their team scored the winning goal.