wacky
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- wackily adverb
- wackiness noun
Etymology
Origin of wacky
First recorded in 1935–40; apparently whack (noun, as in out of whack ) + -y 1
Example Sentences
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It took many years, much hard work, wacky policy stances and plenty of missteps.
Those sentiments echoed the words of previous stars of “The Bachelorette,” a spin-off of the network’s “The Bachelor” franchise centered on rose-colored romance, wacky contests, fantasy suites, exotic locations and over-the-top drama.
From Los Angeles Times
"But if it worked out that would be great, because I trust Zach, and he's got a lot of wacky ideas."
From BBC
The wacky 1994 film where Robert De Niro grunts his way through playing the Monster?
From Salon
On Sunday, one of the UK's wackiest races returns, bringing some Scandinavian fun to the Surrey sporting scene.
From BBC
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