Screwier: meaning, definitions and examples

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screwier

 

[ ˈskruːiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something

The term 'screwier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'screwy,' which means eccentric or crazy in behavior or thinking. It is often used informally to describe something or someone that exhibits unusual or bizarre characteristics. The usage suggests a greater degree of these traits compared to something that is merely 'screwy.' This word is typically employed in colloquial contexts, often to convey a sense of humor or lightheartedness in serious or absurd situations.

Synonyms

absurd, bizarre, crazy, eccentric, weird.

Examples of usage

  • He seemed even screwier than before after his vacation.
  • The movie got screwier with each plot twist.
  • Her ideas are screwier than anything I've heard yet.

Translations

Translations of the word "screwier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais enroscado

🇮🇳 जटिल

🇩🇪 verwirrter

🇮🇩 lebih rumit

🇺🇦 більш заплутаний

🇵🇱 bardziej skomplikowany

🇯🇵 より複雑な

🇫🇷 plus compliqué

🇪🇸 más complicado

🇹🇷 daha karmaşık

🇰🇷 더 복잡한

🇸🇦 أكثر تعقيدًا

🇨🇿 více komplikovaný

🇸🇰 viac komplikovaný

🇨🇳 更复杂的

🇸🇮 bolj zapleten

🇮🇸 flóknari

🇰🇿 күрделірек

🇬🇪 მეტი გაუგებარი

🇦🇿 daha mürəkkəb

🇲🇽 más complicado

Etymology

The adjective 'screwy' originated in the early 20th century as a slang term, deriving from the noun 'screw,' which has various meanings including a fastener and a metaphor for something that is not functioning correctly. The use of 'screwy' in relation to people or ideas suggests a notion of confusion or disarray, likely influenced by the idea of a screw being loose or not fitting properly. The comparative 'screwier' followed naturally as speakers sought to describe varying degrees of eccentricity or craziness. Over the decades, 'screwy' has found a place in American English, particularly in informal speech, often used to reflect the humorous or light-hearted take on peculiar behaviors.