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Maniac
Context Matters![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'maniac' to describe someone's extreme passion for an activity, not their skill at it. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/etlyxp6KRD70ssVuoz8fV2PWeM.webp)
Informal Speech![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Maniac' is casual, often used among friends or in informal settings. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/N0GEC2KFQqmpQslc4FryOZL1IY.webp)
Not Always Negative![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
In some contexts, 'maniac' can be a playful compliment about someone's dedication. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/HSqWrsG8TtoHXyP1ufNZkTEXBmc.webp)