What it means
Means crazy, wild, or shockingly intense, whether it’s a scrap, a near miss, or a night out that went sideways. Said with the right tone it’s half disbelief, half admiration. You’ll hear That was mental after anything that feels off the scale. Just watch it when talking about real mental health stuff.
Usage examples
"That coaster launched us backwards in the dark and my stomach tried to leave my body. Proper mental, mate. Fancy a chippy after?"
"The queue for the new bakery was mental, round the corner and halfway down the next street."
"He drove all night to surprise her, which is a bit mental but undeniably romantic."
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