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wacky

adjective
\ ˈwa-kē How to pronounce wacky (audio) \
variants: or less commonly
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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Other Words from wacky

wackily \ ˈwa-​kÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce wackily (audio) \ adverb
wackiness \ ˈwa-​kÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce wackiness (audio) \ noun

Examples of wacky in a Sentence

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

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Few examples are as wacky as Bhaiaji Superhit (2018). Devarsi Ghosh, Quartz India, "The Tamils, Bengalis, Marathis, and Assamese of Bollywood can love only in Punjabi," 6 Sep. 2019 After a wacky opening Saturday, most of the national headlines were focused outside of Atlanta and Alabama’s 42-3 win over Duke. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, "What they’re saying nationally after Alabama beat Duke," 1 Sep. 2019 What are some of the wackiest things you’ve been asked to do? Alix Strauss, New York Times, "From Social Secretary to Party Planning Aficionado," 30 Aug. 2019 The Dow closed 100 points higher in a wacky session Thursday, as conflicting signals in the economy confused investors. David Goldman, CNN, "Dow futures jump 250 points to cap off a crazy week," 16 Aug. 2019 To be with you to see the courtship, the love, to be invited to your wedding as your wacky black cousin. Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "Sara Gilbert Gives Emotional Goodbye to The Talk: 'Thank You for Letting Me Belong'," 2 Aug. 2019 Thank you, Jayson Stark: Meantime, was there anything wackier than Bauer-for-Puig? Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: Is there anything in sports like Major League Baseball's trade deadline?," 1 Aug. 2019 Much of what Williamson has written about sickness and healing sounds wacky. Jenni Avins, Quartzy, "Marianne Williamson is campaigning with the language of self-help and spirituality," 30 July 2019 For some wacky fun, check out the inflatable tube men, human car washes, or test your skills at the pinball arcade. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Comic-Con 2019: 16 things to do outside Comic-Con without a badge," 16 July 2019

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First Known Use of wacky

circa 1935, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for wacky

perhaps from English dialect whacky fool

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wacky

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of wacky

informal : amusing and very strange

wacky

adjective
\ ˈwa-kē\
variants: also whacky \ ˈhwa-​kÄ“ , ˈwa-​ \
wackier also whackier; wackiest also whackiest

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