variants or less commonly whacky
wackier also whackier; wackiest also whackiest
: absurdly or amusingly eccentric or irrational
wacky ideas
a wacky comedian
wackily adverb
wackiness noun

Examples of wacky in a Sentence

My wacky aunt takes a swim before the lake freezes every winter. the wacky world of his imagination
Recent Examples on the Web Though it was beloved by critics and had some great guest stars, Detroiters never garnered a large audience, making this delightful, wacky series a real hidden gem that Comedy Central canceled far too soon. Kevin Jacobsen and Hope Lasater, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024 In between songs, there were wacky samples of someone talking about workout regimes, sped-up drum’n’bass beats, a rotary phone ringing, old AM radio songs, and more. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024 Seibel’s company was a wacky project called Justin.tv, devoted to livestreaming people’s lives 24/7, starting with that of eponymous cofounder Justin Kan. Steven Levy, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024 The colorful outfits exude the wacky self-indulgence that comes through in his work, which makes sense: His personal aesthetic has always been part of the shtick. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Directed on Broadway by former Old Globe artistic director Jack O’Brien, this wacky 2022 musical was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2024 Here’s a look at the wackiest comparisons drawn by lawyers, solicitors general, and Supreme Court justices. Laura Bratton, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024 There's also Kate Winslet's new series on HBO called The Regime, which is kinda wacky in an unexpected way. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2024 To celebrate the best of the best of the wacky show, EW rounded up the most memorable performances from each season so far. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps from English dialect whacky fool

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wacky was in 1930

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“Wacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wacky. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

wacky

adjective
wackier; wackiest
wackily
ˈwak-ə-lē
adverb
wackiness
ˈwak-ē-nəs
noun

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