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wackiest

 

[ ˈwækiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

humorous situation

Wackiest is a superlative form of the adjective 'wacky,' which means amusingly eccentric or irrational. It describes something that is the most bizarre, outlandish, or ridiculous among a set of items or situations. The term often conveys a lightheartedness and a sense of fun. It is frequently used in informal contexts to describe ideas or behavior that are unconventional or silly.

Synonyms

absurd, farcical, outlandish, quirky, ridiculous

Examples of usage

  • That was the wackiest costume I've ever seen.
  • The wackiest ideas often lead to the most creative projects.
  • His wackiest antics always draw attention.
  • She won the contest with her wackiest dance moves.

Translations

Translations of the word "wackiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais louco

🇮🇳 सबसे अजीब

🇩🇪 der verrückteste

🇮🇩 paling aneh

🇺🇦 найдивніший

🇵🇱 najdziwniejszy

🇯🇵 最も奇妙な

🇫🇷 le plus fou

🇪🇸 el más raro

🇹🇷 en tuhaf

🇰🇷 가장 이상한

🇸🇦 الأكثر غرابة

🇨🇿 nejpodivnější

🇸🇰 najpodivnejší

🇨🇳 最古怪的

🇸🇮 najčudnejši

🇮🇸 skrýtnast

🇰🇿 ең күлкілі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უცნაური

🇦🇿 ən qəribə

🇲🇽 el más raro

Etymology

The word 'wacky' is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century, with its first recorded use appearing around the 1970s. It is likely a variation of the word 'whacky,' which itself is a colloquial alteration possibly influenced by 'wacko' or 'whack,' terms used to describe something or someone that is strange or crazy. The playful nature of the word has allowed it to retain a light-hearted connotation over time, distinguishing it from terms that imply more serious forms of eccentricity. The superlative 'wackiest' embodies this playful essence, capturing situations or things that are not merely unusual but the most amusingly bizarre. This evolution reflects cultural trends emphasizing humor and uniqueness, particularly in entertainment and media.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,695, 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.