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also whacky
1
as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
raised by an uncle with a rather wacky philosophy of parenting
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2
as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
a series of bizarre letters that the killer sent to the police, detailing his wacky, disturbed view of the world
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as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
one club member whose wacky ideas for fund-raisers usually produced groans
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Recent Examples of wacky
For Chalamet, the memory of his run of Bob Dylan cosplay for the A Complete Unknown press tour still lingers, but he’s found the rhythm again with his wacky, colorful take on streetwear, caps, and subversive outerwear.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 May 2025
If only 8-year-old Katelyn, golfing in the platform Converse and wacky socks, could see herself now.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Logitech Brio 500 for $130: This webcam has wacky adjustment.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
So forget about any wacky trade ideas that would deliver Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo to Cleveland.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 May 2025
If only 8-year-old Katelyn, golfing in the platform Converse and wacky socks, could see herself now.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Logitech Brio 500 for $130: This webcam has wacky adjustment.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
So forget about any wacky trade ideas that would deliver Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo to Cleveland.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wacky
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The bizarre blackouts are first explained with a bizarre hit-and-run that shook Larkin months earlier.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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To some, this may sound bizarre, laughable, or even just plain sad.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 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
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Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Still, sometimes Forrest’s demands seemed nitpicky, silly even.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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The general public quickly soured to the idea of the eccentric CEO playing a key role in the administration.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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After establishing the eccentric lawyer’s journey into crimefighting, Elsbeth was able to build upon that foundation in season 2.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Without supervision or regulation, kids can easily stumble upon explicit material, including violent and extremist content, that can lead to mental distress, desensitization and a warped perception of the world around them.—
Richard Wistocki,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Dominican Republic had a moment of its own to celebrate in the 51st minute, though its first-ever Gold Cup goal came in strange circumstances.—
Jon Arnold,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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New York seems to be working with the impression that Kidd won't be available, but stranger things have happened before.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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There’s the undercurrent of politics stirring animus between the neighbors, with Canadians angered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his absurd aside saying perhaps Canada should be the 51st U.S. state.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The concept itself is absurd, given the modest park features.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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“Wacky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wacky. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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