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also whacko
as in absurd
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
a completely wacko obsession with cleaning
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also whacko
as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
Some think he is a wacko but I consider him a genius.
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Recent Examples of wacko
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Sounds crazy, but when has UAB football not been completely wacko.
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Joseph Goodman | [email protected],
al,
16 Dec. 2022
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2024
This is a wacko package to be sure, and overlong at two-and-three-quarter hours, so mileage will vary even for devoted Lanthimos fans.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 May 2024
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Adjective
This wacko crew was one of the greatest things in the history of television.
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Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Sounds crazy, but when has UAB football not been completely wacko.
—
Joseph Goodman | [email protected],
al,
16 Dec. 2022
Noun
Out of nowhere, there’s a wacko outdoor puppet theater production by a troupe that operates like a New Age cult.
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Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2024
This is a wacko package to be sure, and overlong at two-and-three-quarter hours, so mileage will vary even for devoted Lanthimos fans.
—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wacko
Adjective
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
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With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
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The eccentric cuz is quick to try and help Bobby solve problems, which often gets him into trouble, but ultimately pushes him out of his shell.
Adjective
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Over the years, the visuals dramatically improve, from snuff film aesthetics to confidently silly splendor.
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The Alexa smart assistant is as good as ever, with tons of useful and silly skills, along with deep integration for ordering items via Amazon.
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The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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For one, the corporation made major investments in WeWork, a coworking space startup that imploded in spectacular fashion in 2019, leaving the possibility that his all-in on AI could come to look foolish as well.
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Some thought the move was foolish.
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Richard Dreyfuss stars as an Indiana electric lineman/dad who gets discombobulated after a light from a passing UFO compels him to do weirdo things — like build a mountain replica inside of his home.
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Himes’ novels, like Riley’s films, also run on a bench of eccentric weirdos.
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The Hawks have also been rumored as the third team in would-be trades involving Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Celtics Jaylen Brown … but probably best not to expect anything crazy.
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These are two contradictory sentences that she is made to feel crazy for acknowledging.
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Artists have always used music to question authority and expose the cracks (and the crackpots) in the American story.
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In one corner, the heartless girlboss; in the other, the crackpot conspiracy theorist (who just happens to be more sympathetic and charismatic than such types usually are).
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“Wacko.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wacko. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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