Wacko
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwæ.kəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Wacko is an adjective meaning (British, dated) Hurrah.
Meaning
(British, dated) Hurrah.
More Meanings
- (slang, informal, somewhat derogatory) Amusingly eccentric or irrational.
- (slang, somewhat derogatory) An amusingly eccentric or irrational person.
Example Sentences
"Wacko! There's a whole pile of letters for me," Jennings cried excitedly, hopping from one foot to the other.
“Environmentalist wackos” — Mr. Limbaugh’s phrase — “want man to be responsible for it because they want to control your behavior,” the conservative host said on the show.
Word Forms
- wackos
- wackoes
Synonyms for wacko
Depending on context, synonyms include kooky, oddballish, pixilated, aberrant, abnormal, anomalous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crackpot, screwy, nutcase, kooky, loony, lunatic.
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