wacky

adjective

\ ˈwa-kē

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variants: or less commonly whacky

wackier also whackier; wackiest also whackiest

Definition of wacky

: absurdly or amusingly eccentric or irrational : crazy wacky ideas a wacky comedian

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My wacky aunt takes a swim before the lake freezes every winter. the wacky world of his imagination

Recent Examples on the Web Some of the pacing is off, and some lines get lost, but the wacky world-building wins out. — Matthew Love, Vulture, "Saturday Night Live Recap: Regina King Is Horny for Corny," 14 Feb. 2021 Their presence has laid the groundwork for wacky conspiracy theories by people who should know better. — Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner, "Very strange start: A most unusual inaugural," 19 Jan. 2021 Seth MacFarlane’s hit series about a wacky Rhode Island town and a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another. — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, "29 shows about family you should stream this Thanksgiving," 25 Nov. 2020 Beyond that, the community of wacky retirees that Henry concocted displays an impressive prowess for world-building. — Joshua Axelrod • Pittsburgh Post-gazette, Star Tribune, "Review: 'Love in the Late Edition,' by Reg Henry," 11 Jan. 2021 Her wacky designs reflect Goldberg's overall holiday philosophy. — Jackie Frere, Redbook, "Whoopi Goldberg's Holiday Sweaters Aren't 'Ugly' — They're Hilarious," 10 Nov. 2017 The snaps included one guy in a wacky outfit of blue gloves with white stars, a blue and white tie and red white and blue cape — with a white and gold hat on. — Kash Patel, Fox News, "FBI releases new wanted poster of suspected Capitol rioters," 21 Jan. 2021 Until these frantic finishes, the Wild was backed into a corner in both games after a series of wacky plays and Talbot took the hit on every one of them. — Sarah Mclellan, Star Tribune, "Wild goalie Cam Talbot takes the good breaks with the bad," 17 Jan. 2021 This is likely an upcoming phone in LG’s Explorer Project, an initiative to make wacky phones different from the usual rectangular slabs, like the LG Wing and its rotating screen. — Gear Team, Wired, "CES 2021 Highlights: 79 Gadgets and Glimpses Into the Future," 14 Jan. 2021

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“Wacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wacky. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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wacky

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of wacky

informal : amusing and very strange

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wacky

adjective

\ ˈwa-kē \

variants: also whacky \ ˈhwa-kē , ˈwa- \

wackier also whackier; wackiest also whackiest

Kids Definition of wacky

: crazy sense 2, insane

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