To cause someone extreme frustration, irritation, or annoyance to the point where they feel they might lose control. Can also mean to make someone feel intense romantic attraction.
This expression emerged in early 20th century American slang, building on the older meaning of 'crazy' as mentally unbalanced. The driving metaphor suggests being pushed or forced into an undesirable state. The romantic usage developed separately, where 'crazy' meant wildly passionate rather than irritated.
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