Whackiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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whackiest
[ ˈhwæk.i.ɪst ]
extreme silliness
The term 'whackiest' refers to something that is the most bizarre, eccentric, or silly. It is often used to describe actions, ideas, or expressions that are outlandishly humorous or absurd.
Synonyms
craziest, most absurd, silliest, zaniest.
Examples of usage
- She wore the whackiest outfit at the party.
- His whackiest ideas often leave us laughing.
- The movie featured the whackiest characters I've ever seen.
- They planned the whackiest games for the festival.
Translations
Translations of the word "whackiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais louco
🇮🇳 सबसे अजीब
🇩🇪 der verrückteste
🇮🇩 paling konyol
🇺🇦 найкумедніший
🇵🇱 najdziwniejszy
🇯🇵 最も奇妙な
🇫🇷 le plus fou
🇪🇸 el más extravagante
🇹🇷 en garip
🇰🇷 가장 기괴한
🇸🇦 الأكثر جنونًا
🇨🇿 nejšílenější
🇸🇰 najšialenejší
🇨🇳 最疯狂的
🇸🇮 najnorčji
🇮🇸 veikasti
🇰🇿 ең күлкілі
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უცნაური
🇦🇿 ən qəribə
🇲🇽 el más extraño
Etymology
The word 'whacky' originated from the early 20th century, derived from 'wacky', which itself is thought to have stemmed from the term 'whack', used in the sense of being off-balance or not quite right. The suffix '-iest' is commonly appended in English to form the superlative of adjectives. 'Wacky' gained popularity in American English, with its use exploding in the 1960s, often used in the context of comedy or satire. Its roots can also be linked to other informal usages in various dialects, where 'whack' or similar sounding variations referred to actions that were ludicrous or nonsensical. Over decades, 'whackiest' has been embraced in casual language to convey extreme absurdity, reflecting a cultural inclination towards quirky humor and oddball behaviors.