Whackier: meaning, definitions and examples

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whackier

 

[ ˈhwækiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior, style

Whackier is the comparative form of whacky. It refers to something that is eccentric, unconventional, or bizarre in a quirky and amusing way. A whackier approach might include more absurd or playful elements than a typical one. This term often describes actions, ideas, or personalities that are particularly offbeat or unusual.

Synonyms

bizarre, crazy, eccentric, outlandish, quirky

Examples of usage

  • Her whackier ideas stole the show.
  • The comedian's whackier jokes made everyone laugh.
  • We decided to take a whackier route for our project.
  • His whackier fashion choices turned heads.
  • They always come up with whackier solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "whackier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais maluco

🇮🇳 ज्यादा अजीब

🇩🇪 verrückter

🇮🇩 lebih aneh

🇺🇦 більш дивний

🇵🇱 bardziej szalony

🇯🇵 より奇妙な

🇫🇷 plus fou

🇪🇸 más loco

🇹🇷 daha tuhaf

🇰🇷 더 괴상한

🇸🇦 أكثر جنونًا

🇨🇿 šílenější

🇸🇰 šialenejší

🇨🇳 更疯狂的

🇸🇮 bolj nor

🇮🇸 frekari skrítið

🇰🇿 бұдан да күлкілі

🇬🇪 მეტი უცნაური

🇦🇿 daha qəribə

🇲🇽 más loco

Etymology

The term 'whacky' originated from the adjective 'wacky', which first emerged in American English during the 1960s. It is believed to derive from 'whack', a slang term used in various contexts, including 'to strike' or 'hit'. The use of 'whack' in a comical or odd sense became popular during this time, leading to the formation of 'wacky' to describe things that were amusingly eccentric or strange. The '-ier' suffix is a comparative form indicating a greater degree of the quality described by 'wacky'. This playful use of language reflects a broader cultural embrace of eccentricity during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly within counterculture movements and comedic expressions. As the concept of being 'wacky' gained traction in popular culture, it found its way into media, entertainment, and everyday vernacular, often applied to characters, humorous situations, and innovative ideas.