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Wacky: meaning, definitions and examples

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wacky

 

[ ˈwæki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

funny behavior

Wacky refers to something that is amusingly unconventional, eccentric, or outlandish in behavior, appearance, or style. It often describes actions or things that are quirky or silly, appealing to a sense of humor.

Synonyms

eccentric, quirky, whimsical, zany

Examples of usage

  • She wore a wacky hat to the party.
  • The movie was filled with wacky characters.
  • His wacky antics kept everyone entertained.
  • The comedian's wacky routine had the audience laughing.

Translations

Translations of the word "wacky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excêntrico

🇮🇳 अजीब

🇩🇪 verrückt

🇮🇩 aneh

🇺🇦 дивний

🇵🇱 dziwaczny

🇯🇵 おかしな

🇫🇷 farfelu

🇪🇸 excentrico

🇹🇷 tuhaf

🇰🇷 엉뚱한

🇸🇦 غريب

🇨🇿 podivný

🇸🇰 čudný

🇨🇳 古怪的

🇸🇮 nenavaden

🇮🇸 furðulegur

🇰🇿 жынды

🇬🇪 უცნაური

🇦🇿 qəribə

🇲🇽 excéntrico

Etymology

The term 'wacky' originated in the early 20th century, likely as a variation of the 19th-century slang term 'whacky.' The roots can be traced back to the word 'whack,' which itself represents a sudden movement or strike, suggesting something that is unpredictable or goes off the usual path. Its use in the context of describing eccentric or silly behavior gained traction in American English. By the mid-20th century, 'wacky' was widely adopted in popular culture, particularly in comedy and entertainment, to characterize absurdity or quirkiness. The word has various connotations and adaptations, often used affectionately to describe lighthearted or amusingly strange traits in people or situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,443 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.