What does wacky mean?
Wacky means (slang, informal) Zany; eccentric..
Wacky
/ˈwæk.iː/ · adjective
Meaning
(slang, informal) Zany; eccentric..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang, informal) Zany; eccentric.
- (geology) Alternative form of wacke.
Example Sentences
Though the idea of placing wacky made-up characters in a real-life context was carried over from Da Ali G Show—wherein Buzz Aldrin was once asked if he was upset that Michael Jackson got all the credit for inventing the moonwalk—Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat felt like something new, an attempt to square an improvised, guerrilla style of underground comedy with reality-TV stunt shows like Jackass or Fear Factor.
How do artists and curators come up with titles for exhibitions? They seem to get wackier all the time.
Synonyms for wacky
Antonyms for wacky
Related Words
Word Forms
- wackier
- wackiest
- whacky
- wackies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wacky?
Common synonyms include eccentric, whacky, whacko, zany.
What is the opposite of wacky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wacky in a sentence?
Though the idea of placing wacky made-up characters in a real-life context was carried over from Da Ali G Show—wherein Buzz Aldrin was once asked if he was upset that Michael Jackson got all the credit for inventing the moonwalk—Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat felt like something new, an attempt to square an improvised, guerrilla style of underground comedy with reality-TV stunt shows like Jackass or Fear Factor.
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