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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Other terms relating to 'crazy, insane, weird, strange': | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: good, in reference to talent. | |
| Definitions include: crazy, irrational, carried away. | |
| Definitions include: so weird that it can't even be described. | |
| Definitions include: crazy. | |
| Definitions include: "crazy." | |
| Definitions include: tired and mentally dazed after excessive drug consumption. | |
| Definitions include: crazy, i.e. strange, insane, or wild. | |
| Definitions include: See also go postal. | |
| Definitions include: ugly, weird. | |
| Definitions include: to be wild and crazy | |
| Definitions include: unbelievable. | |
| Definitions include: insane, eccentric, strange; "weird". | |
| Definitions include: crazy, mad, insane. | |
| Definitions include: figuratively, to do something shocking, say something shocking, believe something shocking, etc. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'a': | |
| 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. | |
| Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat". | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: an unspecified small number. | |
| Definitions include: to play 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. | |
| Definitions include: to collide with a tree. | |
| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
| Definitions include: a few drinks of alcohol. | |
Other terms relating to 'have': | |
| 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". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "have a great summer". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Have a nice day." | |
| Definitions include: a person who was once famous or successful, but is no longer. | |
| Definitions include: a person who has been a lesbian but now lives a heterosexual lifestyle. | |
| 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. | |
| Definitions include: to have a grudge to discuss. | |
Other terms relating to 'loose': | |
| 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". | |
| Definitions include: broken, ruined, defective. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of abandon. | |
| Definitions include: a dismissive retort; "buzz off". | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: to be bad or displeasing. | |
| Definitions include: to make an irreparable (possibly tragic) mistake. | |
| Definitions include: to err; "mess up". | |
| Definitions include: to jokingly deceive. | |
| Definitions include: to confuse a person. | |
| Definitions include: to restrict. | |
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