as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment
what world-class wackiness made you think this was a good idea?
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Recent Examples of wackiness
Speaking of which, the soundtrack also overdoses a bit on the calculated wackiness of vintage cuts by Bonzo Dog Band, the Monty Python-adjacent 1960s British novelty music act.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
There’s absolutely skill involved, but there’s also a lot of wackiness there, too, with random bounces deciding which teams get breakaways or odd-man rushes.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
But wackiness aside, the nuts and bolts of recruiting go far beyond what antics coaches get up to on the road.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
But the few that do have been epic in their sheer wackiness.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Getting closer to the realm of good-faith debate are questions about whether PTA’s mock-Pynchonian wackiness is the proper tone with which to handle such incendiary material.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
And somehow, all that wackiness has coalesced into a superb and consistently funny TV show, which made USA TODAY's list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Brooks has imbued his latest with a hefty dose of wackiness.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 12 Dec. 2025
In some ways, underneath the wackiness and the jokes, the Disney+ film is pretty autobiographical.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
There’s absolutely skill involved, but there’s also a lot of wackiness there, too, with random bounces deciding which teams get breakaways or odd-man rushes.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
But wackiness aside, the nuts and bolts of recruiting go far beyond what antics coaches get up to on the road.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
But the few that do have been epic in their sheer wackiness.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Getting closer to the realm of good-faith debate are questions about whether PTA’s mock-Pynchonian wackiness is the proper tone with which to handle such incendiary material.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
And somehow, all that wackiness has coalesced into a superb and consistently funny TV show, which made USA TODAY's list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Brooks has imbued his latest with a hefty dose of wackiness.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 12 Dec. 2025
In some ways, underneath the wackiness and the jokes, the Disney+ film is pretty autobiographical.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wackiness
Noun
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In this world, at this time, a little insanity can go a long way.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy calls fortification ‘insanity’ That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ice Cream Man follows an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The slasher takes place in an idyllic summer town that descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids from his truck with horrifying results.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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After Thursday night’s Charlotte craziness, in which both ACC Tournament quarterfinals in the evening session were decided by a single point, Friday night instead brought back-to-back blowouts, as Virginia rolled past Miami in the first game.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mullins has seen just about all of it by now, national games at neutral sites, craziness at Gampel and in Hartford, the most intimidating of environments on the road at Kansas, Creighton, and the Big East Tournament.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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All of this readily registers on Barry’s Dada-absurdity meter.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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What the Meme Revealed About Surgical Technology Beneath the absurdity, the grape videos demonstrated real capabilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Big events add opportunities for zaniness that’s recognizably comedic, in addition to bringing in some recognizable guest stars.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some critics found the zaniness of Bale’s ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ number (an homage to Mel Brooks comedy Young Frankenstein) hysterically brilliant, while others didn’t get the joke.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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