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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also whacky
1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
raised by an uncle with a rather wacky philosophy of parenting
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2
as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
one club member whose wacky ideas for fund-raisers usually produced groans
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Recent Examples of wackiness
Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
Reactors' steady, consistent energy supply works well with AI models, which the public expects to be able to use to generate wacky images or vibe code at any time of day.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
Still, on a soap as wacky as Days and with a character as beloved as Marlena, there was an enduring desire for double trouble.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 21 July 2025
Having It Both Ways What a wacky deadline for the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Summer of Satire Every Wednesday, Brattle Theatre Think these days are wacky?
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
Reactors' steady, consistent energy supply works well with AI models, which the public expects to be able to use to generate wacky images or vibe code at any time of day.
—PC Magazine, 30 July 2025
Still, on a soap as wacky as Days and with a character as beloved as Marlena, there was an enduring desire for double trouble.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 21 July 2025
Having It Both Ways What a wacky deadline for the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wackiness
Noun
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Kittle’s defense attorney revealed his client is a paranoid schizophrenic and was previously found not guilty on prior charges by reason of insanity.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For all his insanity, his base is energized, and behind him.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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After a couple of insulting caricatures, increasingly bizarre depictions of the Vice President started to spread through the internet, the trend becoming a competition to see who could create the most hideous, weird or original Vance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These clever yet bizarre gadgets are both fun and oddly useful.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Similar to the first film, families will enjoy silly slapstick mixed with great chemistry between Lohan and Curtis, who are just as good together.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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In one silly snap, Cannon could be seen wearing a red sweatsuit and posing with four of his kids.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But rather than capturing the madness of the era, Lee drowns in sub-Scorsese excess, confusing saying a lot of things bluntly with saying something meaningful.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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There appears to be a method to the madness in Minnesota.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Everyone has an eccentric type of character in their family.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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The show's 14th season brings the Hill family and their eccentric neighbors — including much of the show's original cast — back for more.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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New providers decoupled payments from banks, focusing on speed, simplicity and APIs.—
Mustafa Khanwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite its make-do simplicity, bulldog gravy is delicious when made with flavorful fat, such as from smoky bacon.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The craft beer industry is in a strange place right now.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Interestingly, the Vance memes were far more surreal and absurd than South Park’s caricature, which retained the simple, bloated design of the first few images.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These movies are brilliantly written, but above all will do anything to get a laugh, no matter how silly, how absurd, how ridiculous — how stupid.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Wackiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wackiness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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