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Definition of have a screw loose
have a screw loose 
verb
- to be odd or slightly crazy.
She certainly has a screw loose.
The women all have a screw loose. It's unbelieveable that they want to vote!
- See more words with the same meaning: crazy, insane, weird, strange.
Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by Tiffani from IL, USA on Nov 19 2001.
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| Definitions include: crazy or weird. | |
| Definitions include: Probably from the euphemism mad as a hatter. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: extremely fun; exciting; wild. | |
| Definitions include: suspicious; "shady". | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: strange. | |
| Definitions include: uncontrollable. | |
| Definitions include: strange, stupid; "weird". | |
| Definitions include: excellent, very attractive, etc. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: adv. 1. wrong; unbelievable 2. did something that wasn't cool. Example: The girl cheated on her boyfriend which was messed. | |
| Definitions include: crazy, irrational. | |
| Definitions include: alternative spelling of "wacked out". | |
| Definitions include: insane. | |
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| Definitions include: amphetamine. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
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| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: an unspecified small number. | |
| Definitions include: Playing around | |
| Definitions include: very common. | |
| Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
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| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
| Definitions include: a few drinks of alcohol. | |
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| Definitions include: "The answer to your question is obviously 'yes'." | |
| Definitions include: for every bad thing that happens, there's something positive about it. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "good luck, have fun". | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for "Have a nice day." | |
| Definitions include: a person who was once famous or successful, but is no longer. | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: to have a ball, e.g. a great time. | |
| Definitions include: to have a a problem or grudge with someone. | |
| Definitions include: to reveal information that one shouldn't. | |
| Definitions include: a promiscuous woman. | |
| Definitions include: to be very skilled in a particular area. | |
| Definitions include: See blast. | |
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| Definitions include: to perform cunnilingus; "go down on". | |
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| Definitions include: to release a person from police custody. | |
| Definitions include: relax. | |
| Definitions include: to relax and have fun. | |
| Definitions include: drunk. | |
| Definitions include: an unpredictable person. | |
| Definitions include: to let a person have free reign. | |
Other terms relating to 'screw': | |
| Definitions include: a phrase of one is about to be in trouble big-time or something bad is about to happen. | |
| Definitions include: to force a desired action using threats or intimidation. | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: to cheat on one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: Past tense of "screw". | |
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