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Prepositions after adjectives

Crazy about or crazy for?

Both crazy about and crazy for express strong liking or enthusiasm. Crazy about is broader and more common for people, things, and activities. Crazy for often emphasises desire or strong attraction.

Quick answer

Both are correct, but the meaning can differ slightly

Use crazy about for strong enthusiasm, affection, or interest. Use crazy for when emphasising desire, attraction, or eagerness for something.

She is crazy about jazz music.
He is crazy for spicy food.
They were crazy about each other.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
crazy about + thing or person

Showing strong enthusiasm or affection

Crazy about expresses strong liking for people, hobbies, foods, or ideas.

My children are crazy about dinosaurs.
She is crazy about her new job.
2
crazy for + thing

Expressing desire or craving

Crazy for often highlights wanting or craving something strongly.

I'm crazy for fresh mangoes.
He has always been crazy for adventure.
3
crazy to + verb

Describing willingness or excitement

Crazy to plus a verb means very eager to do something.

They are crazy to try the new ride.
She was crazy to travel abroad.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
crazy about
He's crazy about football.
strong enthusiasm or affection
crazy for
She's crazy for dark chocolate.
strong desire or attraction
crazy about someone
They are crazy about each other.
romantic or emotional affection
crazy for something
I'm crazy for seafood.
craving or eager enjoyment

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using crazy for with a verb

Use crazy to plus a verb, not crazy for plus a verb.

✕ She is crazy for travel abroad. ✓ She is crazy to travel abroad.

Confusing enthusiasm with physical desire

Crazy about is often more natural for general interests and hobbies.

✕ He is crazy for history documentaries. ✓ He is crazy about history documentaries.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. They are crazy ___ each other.
2. I'm crazy ___ fresh strawberries this summer.
3. She is crazy ___ learn Italian.

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Frequently asked questions

Can crazy about and crazy for both mean strong liking?

Yes. Both can express strong enthusiasm, although crazy for often stresses desire more strongly.

Which is better for romantic feelings?

Crazy about is especially common for romantic affection.

Can I use crazy for with food?

Yes. Crazy for is very common with foods, drinks, and cravings.

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