kooky

or kook·ie

[ koo-kee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, kook·i·er, kook·i·est.

1. of, like, or pertaining to a kook; eccentric, strange, or foolish.

kooky

/ ˈkuːkɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   crazy, eccentric, or foolish

Word History and Origins

Origin of kooky¹

First recorded in 1955–60; kook + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The underlying question, when it comes to fluoridation, is whether the kooky claims about "bodily fluids" lampooned by Stanley Kubrick in "Dr. Strangelove" bear any relationship to the more sober assertions from scientists.

From Salon

There’s a screenplay by Glazer and Josh Rabinowitz, who was a producer on “Broad City,” the kooky, beloved show in which Glazer co-starred.

From New York Times

He loved his entertainment team, who worked tirelessly to fulfill his creative and sometimes kooky ideas.

From Los Angeles Times

Another tends to describe his supporters as regular people who have fallen down a rabbit hole of kooky ideas and conspiracy theories peddled by malign actors.

From Salon

He’s mesmerizing here, skirting easy pathos to give Douglas a touching dignity that stabilizes the movie’s kooky premise.

From New York Times

Related Words

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• outlandish
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• quaint
• quirky
• unconventional
• weird