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wacko

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noun

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wacko
Adjective
That’s because parents and coaches in the wacko worlds of youth hockey, basketball, soccer and football can be world-class jerks. Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2021 Was Tuesday wacko day for testimony in the Statehouse? Laura Johnston, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2021
Noun
This is a wacko package to be sure, and overlong at two-and-three-quarter hours, so mileage will vary even for devoted Lanthimos fans. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 After 26 years, Sweets & Snacks Expo leaves Chicago, bringing with it a century of wacko candy names Advertisement Pop music top 10 for summer: Our must-see shows, from Chance the Rapper to Japanese Breakfast The restrictions are gone. Ariel Cheung, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for wacko
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wacko
Adjective
  • Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
  • If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
  • But this time, his front-right tire was slow to come off, seemingly as the wheel gun did not connect with the wheel nut on the first attempt.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Mia promises not to ask for help or do anything stupid.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Aug. 2025
  • If the producers manage to create another roof moment, Torin and his stupid little hats are cooked.
    Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Ballard is a maverick who’s been demoted to assembling a volunteer team, literally in the basement, to review cold case files.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
  • Car chases were as reliable a trope as the maverick officer with his own moral code mouthing off to superiors, or the battle-scarred veteran who’s seen it all and just wants to eat donuts and make it to retirement.
    Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The French super powerhouse has taken teams part since winning the UEFA Champions League crown on May 24, outscoring its foes by an absurd 21-1 margin.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • From the vantage point of 2025, this appears as absurd as suggesting that women’s soccer matches should be 70 minutes instead of 90, the same as in the men’s game.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Ra’s decades-long adherence to this personal mythology, along with his air of serene bemusement and his extravagant robes and headdresses, led to his popular image as a colorful eccentric.
    Ekow Eshun July 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
  • Other characters include outcasts, visionaries and eccentrics — all of whom live on the margins as unseen — a former priest, a girl trapped in working her family’s candy stand, a woman who learned preaching from her brother and is a caretaker for her dying housemate.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.
    Calie Schepp, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • There were no costumes, no silly dances or hit parodies.
    Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
  • That may sound silly to some, Foster said, but the work done by the Environmental Protection Agency in placing bands on birds and following the migration of bees informs officials about the impact of projects on the environment.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2025

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“Wacko.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wacko. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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