Cockamamie: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal and somewhat humorous contexts, often to describe an idea or plan that is silly or implausible.

• That is a cockamamie excuse for being late!
• Who came up with this cockamamie scheme?

Used in both formal and informal settings to emphasize something that defies logic or reason.

• The idea of flying pigs is absurd.
• Her explanation was so absurd that no one believed her.

Commonly used in everyday language to indicate that something is laughably unreasonable or foolish.

• The prices at that store are ridiculous.
• She looked ridiculous trying to dance in high heels.

Describes speech, writing, or ideas that lack sense or meaning, can sound more formal.

• The report was filled with nonsensical jargon.
• He gave a nonsensical answer to a straightforward question.