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It turns out that understanding the British public is not rocket science. The British appreciate honesty and they also have a bonkers, off-the-wall sense of humour like me.
Nicole Scherzinger

Meaning of "bonkers" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BONKERS

(Originally in the sense: slightly drunk, tipsy): of unknown origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BONKERS

bonkers  [ˈbɒŋkəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BONKERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bonkers is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BONKERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of bonkers in the English dictionary

The definition of bonkers in the dictionary is mad; crazy.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BONKERS


acres
ˈeɪkəz
Americas
əˈmɛrɪkəz
anchors
ˈæŋkəz
baker´s
ˈbeɪkəz
blinkers
ˈblɪŋkəz
checkers
ˈtʃɛkəz
conkers
ˈkɒŋkəz
crackers
ˈkrækəz
flickers
ˈflɪkəz
hunkers
ˈhʌŋkəz
Junkers
ˈjʊŋkəz
knickerbockers
ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəz
knickers
ˈnɪkəz
knockers
ˈnɒkəz
mockers
ˈmɒkəz
nutcrackers
ˈnʌtkrækəz
Shakers
ˈʃeɪkəz
sneakers
ˈsniːkəz
whiskers
ˈwɪskəz
Yonkers
ˈjɒŋkəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BONKERS

bonilasse
Bonin Islands
boniness
Bonington
bonism
bonist
bonito
bonk
bonkbuster
bonking
Bonn
Bonnard
bonne
bonne bouche
bonnes bouches
bonnet
bonnet monkey
bonnet rouge
bonnibell

WORDS THAT END LIKE BONKERS

camiknickers
cat´s whiskers
French knickers
immigrant workers
knackers
movers and shakers
power workers
side whiskers
starkers
the cat´s whiskers
the Shakers
train-workers
uckers
undercrackers
winkle-pickers

Synonyms and antonyms of bonkers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bonkers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BONKERS

Find out the translation of bonkers to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bonkers from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bonkers» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

疯狂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

loco
570 millions of speakers

English

bonkers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

bonkers
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مجنون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

помешанные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Bonkers
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাগলাটে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cinglé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bonkers
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

meschugge
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

狂気の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

버릴거
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bonkers
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bonkers
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பதறியடித்துக்கொண்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोनकार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çılgın
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bonkers
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bonkers
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

схиблені
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bonkers
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρελός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waanzinnig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bonkers
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bonkers
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bonkers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BONKERS»

The term «bonkers» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.497 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BONKERS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bonkers

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4 QUOTES WITH «BONKERS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bonkers.
1
Rosecrans Baldwin
As a child, I was bonkers for Christmas. The entire month of December, I couldn't sleep at night from anticipation.
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Nicole Scherzinger
It turns out that understanding the British public is not rocket science. The British appreciate honesty and they also have a bonkers, off-the-wall sense of humour like me.
3
Michael Schur
People don't seem to make the connection between their tax money and the benefits that they get from their tax money, like free education, and the fire department, and police protection, and everything else. It drives me bonkers, because it's pretty straightforward to me.
4
Johnny Vegas
I get obsessed with decorations and decorating the house. I keep it tasteful outside, but when you get inside it is a bit like Blackpool illuminations, I go bonkers!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BONKERS»

Discover the use of bonkers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bonkers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bonkers: My Life in Laughs
But it's Jennifer herself who has a place in all our hearts. This is her funny, moving and frankly bonkers memoir, filled with laughter, friends and occasional heartache - but never misery.
Jennifer Saunders, 2013
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Bonkers: A Memoir
BONKERS consists of the memories that one Bari Ghabaei has for a period of his mischievous young adult life when he makes wrong decisions, and is consequentially labeled mentally imbalanced and even potentially dangerous by misdiagnosing ...
Barry Ghabaei, 2012
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Bonkers
Bonkers is a very warm and funny love story, and is the next stage of chick lit at its best.
Michelle Holman, 2010
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Doctor Bonkers!
Rosie's new pyjamas have led them to a dangerous discovery . . . Doctor Starkly-Bonkers has invented the DOOMBUSTER and history is all muddled up - and now the machine has been STOLEN!
Jeremy Strong, 2010
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Bonkers Finds His Way Home
The story emphasizes the bond that might form between a human and a pet. The story is related as if through Bonkers viewpoint. It also highlights on qualities, relating to compassion, loyalty,and determination.
Suzanne Bryan, 2008
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Why Headless Chickens Run and Other Bonkers ThingsYou Need ...
Unbelievable-but-true, comic mayhem from the master of humorous non-fiction, Michael Cox, illustrated by Clive Goddard (Horribly Famous).
Michael Cox, 2010
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Mrs. Yonkers Is Bonkers!
As the new computer lab teacher tries to bring Ella Mentry School into the twenty-first century with her peculiar inventions, second-grader A.J. struggles to survive without sugary snacks when Principal Klutz bans junk food.
Dan Gutman, 2007
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Billy Bonkers: It Wasn't Me!
A secret prankster is causing mayhem around town, and everyone keeps pointing the finger at Billy! Can Billy use his detective skills to unmask the cunning culprit once and for all?
Giles Andreae, 2012
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The Adventures of Bonkers
The story of Bonkers, a piglet raised in the house and bottle-fed.
Roy Ryan, 2005
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The Whopping Great Big Bonkers Joke Book
What is the definition of a snail?A slug with a crash helmet.What sound do hedgehogs make when they kiss?‘Ouch!’This is Puffin's biggest and best joke book ever created, possibly in the world!
Puffin Books, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BONKERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bonkers is used in the context of the following news items.
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WATCH: Who are Babymetal – as BONKERS as they are amazing!!
And trust us – it's as bonkers as it sounds, but totally amazing. The group consists of 17-year-old singer Suzuka Nakamato (know as Su-metal), ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
2
Bonkers Nissan Juke-R 2.0 concept with GT-R engine
PROVING Nissan didn't feel its 2011 362kW Juke-R crossover supercar was bonkers enough, the Juke-R 2.0 concept has arrived with 447kW ... «Northern Star, Jul 15»
3
Bonkers Brash's Round Britain Challenge
Challenge enthusiast Richard 'Bonkers' Brash of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire is three days into his attempt at being the firstperson to complete ... «Mix 96, Jul 15»
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Video: Former Manchester United winger Nani got a bonkers
There are very few Manchester United fans that wouldn't wish Nani well with his new club Fenerbahce after the Portuguese winger completed his £4.25m move. «JOE, Jul 15»
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'Bonkers' and 'absurd': Reaction to FSCS deposit protection move
The move has been described as "bonkers" and a "massive blow to savers". Hargreaves Lansdown chartered financial planner Danny Cox and ... «Professional Adviser, Jul 15»
6
Northern Territory Govt Just Dropped A Totally Bonkers Music Video
Many of us will be familiar with the various before and after-school PSA commercials that came on in between cartoons on television in the '90s ... «Tone Deaf, Jul 15»
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Shatta Wale goes 'bonkers' on Twitter again!
Shatta Wale goes 'bonkers' on Twitter again! « Prev. Next ». Comments (21) · Facebook · Twitter · Google+ · Email This; Print This. Shatta Wale ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
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Savers' safety net is reduced by £10000
Savers will receive £10,000 less compensation if their bank or building society goes bust in a change of rules described as “bonkers” by ... «The Times, Jul 15»
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Cordon: BBC4 brings a bonkers slice of Belgian apocalypse to …
The bonkers bits are all the things around that central storyline, through which all kinds of issues are shoehorned in. So Anwar, our patient zero, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Bonkers Jack Sexty, from Bristol, sets new world record for bouncing …
A bonkers Brit has set a new world record for bouncing on a POGO STICK - after hopping on the spot a staggering 88,047 times. Eccentric Jack ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Bonkers [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bonkers>. May 2024 ».
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