Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
round-the-twist
idiom
/ˌraʊnd ðə twɪst/
Definition
A state of mental confusion or eccentric behavior; also refers to something that is bizarre or silly.
Examples
- After spending all night studying for exams, he was completely round-the-twist.
- Her round-the-twist ideas about aliens made for an entertaining discussion.
Meaning
The phrase ’round-the-twist’ is used to describe someone who is acting strangely or has lost their sanity, often in a humorous context.
Synonyms
- eccentric
- odd
- crazy
- absurd
