What does WACKY mean?

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions: (1) amusingly or eccentrically unconventional or idiosyncratic, (2) crazy or insane

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈwæki/, UK: /ˈwaki/)

Origin and Usage: The word "wacky" originated from the English dialect word "whacky," meaning "foolish" or "crazy." It was first used in the late 19th century, and its usage has increased since the 1970s. It is commonly used to describe something that is amusingly unconventional or idiosyncratic. It is also used to describe something that is crazy or insane.

Synonyms: eccentric, unconventional, idiosyncratic, zany, quirky, kooky, nutty, insane, crazy

Related Words: whack, crack, tacky, jacky, snack

Example Sentences:

• She has a wacky sense of humor that always makes people laugh.
• The movie was a wacky comedy about a group of misfits who start a band.
• Hes got some wacky ideas about how to solve the worlds problems.
• The party was full of wacky characters dressed in crazy costumes.
• Shes a wacky artist who creates sculptures out of recycled materials.