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1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
I'm not sure that someone with such kooky ideas on biology should be teaching the subject to high schoolers
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2
as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
if you think that drugs aren't bad for you, you haven't met that guy's kooky friends
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3
as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
a kooky bicyclist who stubbornly refuses to wear a helmet that was a kooky thing to do
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Recent Examples of kooky
From the kooky episode that started it all to a recent front-runner, here is every Bob’s Burgers Christmas episode, ranked.
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Lillian Brown, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Together, its ensemble of top-flight actors, including Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Mare Winningham, David Rasche, and Barbie Ferreira, forms a kooky family barreling toward a festive, collective meltdown.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The worst that some Americans have done was to lie about the Haitian refugees and make up kooky stories about them eating people’s pets.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lillian Brown, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Together, its ensemble of top-flight actors, including Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Mare Winningham, David Rasche, and Barbie Ferreira, forms a kooky family barreling toward a festive, collective meltdown.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The worst that some Americans have done was to lie about the Haitian refugees and make up kooky stories about them eating people’s pets.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
—Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kooky
Adjective
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Does that explain his bizarre excursion to allow Arnaut Danjuma to score?—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Archaeologists have uncovered a series of bizarre ancient burials in France.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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This Sabrina is silly and effusive and a tad bit privileged.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2025
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Looking silly is a small price to pay for a memorable first impression.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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There’s this weird gray zone between a cult and a company, or any system of power, especially one where there is sort of a charismatic personality at the top of it like Kier Eagan.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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First, read the BAIT: a weird and wonderful pick from any time in film.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans have blasted Democrats over the years for talking down to people, with several arguing the average voter does not like to feel stupid.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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That’s the one thing that gets me is when my players are hurt on stupid plays like that.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2025
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The sweet, funny, profound ceremony in Oakland on Saturday could have doubled as a celebration of life for A’s baseball here, as the team migrates to Sacramento this season with its sights set on Las Vegas.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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April is funny and self-deprecating, seemingly comfortable in her skin despite the constant questioning of her gender.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.—
Charles McNultyTheater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
8 Dec. 2022
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