Phrase guide

Crazy Dog

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

A male given name of Native American usage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A member of one of the Crazy Dog warrior societies among the Plains Indians.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Foolish Dog

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

A calque. C.f. Blackfoot kanáttsoomitaa, Crow bishkawaaláaxa, etc.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Blackfoot: kanáttsoomitaa — Translations
  • Crow: bishkawaaláaxa — Translations