Mad Similes
6 classic and creative similes for Mad - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As mad as a sleeping bag full of badgers
- As mad as box of frogs
- As mad as a hornet
- As mad as a hatter
- As mad as the March hare
- Mad as a cut snake
Frequently asked
What does "as mad as" mean?
"As mad as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as mad as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of madness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as mad as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 6 similes for Mad. Common ones include "As mad as a hatter" and "As mad as a hornet". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "mad" simile in writing?
Use a "mad" simile when you want the reader to feel madness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.