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bughouse Definition and Meaning in English (bughouse definition)

noun
Synonyms:asylummadhouse
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Bughouse definition: An informal and somewhat dated term for a mental hospital or asylum.

Definitions of Bughouse

  1. 1noun(slang)

    An informal and somewhat dated term for a mental hospital or asylum.

  2. 2adjective(slang)

    Informal term meaning crazy, insane, or mentally deranged.

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“He was afraid they would send him to the bughouse.”

casual

“After working 18 hours, I felt completely bughouse.”

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