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

to become extremely angry or excited

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