Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
off one's scone
idiom
/ɒf wʌnz skəʊn/
Definition
A British informal expression used to describe someone who is behaving crazily or irrationally.
Examples
- After staying up all night, she was definitely off her scone at work.
- He started acting off his scone during the meeting, making everyone uncomfortable.
- When it comes to conspiracy theories, he’s completely off his scone.
Meaning
To be ‘off one’s scone’ means to be mentally unstable or to have lost one’s mind. The phrase suggests a state of confusion or eccentric behavior.
Synonyms
- crazy
- mad
- deranged
- nuts
- unhinged
