crazy glue
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Definition
- Noun:
- A commercial brand of epoxy glue: "Crazy Glue" is a specific brand name for a type of very strong, fast-bonding adhesive. It is a cyanoacrylate adhesive, commonly known as "super glue."
Usage
- Noun:
- "Crazy Glue" is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific brand product. It is often used generically to refer to any very strong instant glue, though this is a trademark usage.
- It is typically used for bonding small, non-porous materials like metal, plastic, ceramic, and rubber.
Examples
- Noun:
- I used Crazy Glue to fix the handle back onto the mug.
- Be careful not to get Crazy Glue on your skin.
- Is there any Crazy Glue left in the tube?
Advanced Usage
- "like it was put together with Crazy Glue": An informal expression describing something that is very firmly or permanently attached.
- That model airplane is solid; it's like it was put together with Crazy Glue.
Variants and Related Words
- Super glue (n): The generic term for cyanoacrylate adhesives, of which Crazy Glue is one brand.
- Cyanoacrylate (n): The chemical name for the type of fast-acting adhesive in products like Crazy Glue.
- Instant adhesive (n): A descriptive term for glues that bond rapidly.
Synonyms
- Super glue: A common synonym, though it is a generic term, not a brand.
- Instant glue: Descriptive term emphasizing the quick bonding time.
- Strong adhesive: A general term for powerful glues.
Related Phrases
- "Bonded with Crazy Glue": Describes an item repaired or assembled using this adhesive.
- The broken figurine is now bonded with Crazy Glue.
- "Crazy Glue moment": A humorous or informal way to describe a situation where a quick, strong fix is needed.
- When the glasses arm fell off right before the meeting, it was a Crazy Glue moment.
Notes
- "Crazy Glue" is a registered trademark. In formal or generic writing, terms like "cyanoacrylate adhesive" or "super glue" may be preferred.
- It is known for creating very strong, brittle bonds and should be used with caution to avoid bonding skin or other unintended surfaces.
Noun
- a commercial brand of epoxy glue