"bonkersdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From bonkers + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bonkers|dom}} bonkers + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bonkersdom (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) The state of being bonkers; craziness. Tags: colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-bonkersdom-en-noun-CAvC6V0j

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