Wackier: meaning, definitions and examples

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wackier

 

[ หˆwรฆkiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing behavior

The word 'wackier' is the comparative form of 'wacky,' which means eccentric, unconventional, or silly. It is used to describe someone or something that is even more bizarre or outlandish than another. This term often conveys a sense of humor or playfulness, highlighting absurdity or unpredictability. It can apply to a wide range of contexts, from describing people's actions to creative works like art or writing.

Synonyms

absurd, crazy, eccentric, outlandish, zany

Examples of usage

  • His ideas are wackier than ever.
  • The new cartoon is even wackier than the last one.
  • She wore an even wackier outfit to the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "wackier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais maluco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verrรผckter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih konyol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะถะตะฒั–ะปัŒะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚ŠใŠใ‹ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus fou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs loco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha tuhaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์—‰๋šฑํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฌู†ูˆู†ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรญlenฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blรกznivejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็–ฏ็‹‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bol nore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyndnari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะฝา“ั‹ะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒกแƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qษ™ribษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs loco

Etymology

The term 'wacky' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century, around the 1930s. It is most likely derived from the word 'whacky,' which has similar connotations of silliness or eccentric behavior. The exact origins are slightly ambiguous, but it draws influence from earlier slang and colloquial expressions. The comparative form 'wackier' naturally emerged as language evolved, as speakers sought a way to express a heightened degree of wackiness. Over time, 'wacky' and its derivatives have been adopted widely in popular culture, particularly in comedy and entertainment, exemplifying the playful and loose nature of American English slang.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,004, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.