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zany
[zey-nee]
adjective
ludicrously or whimsically comical; clownish.
zany
/ ˈzeɪnɪ /
adjective
comical in an endearing way; imaginatively funny or comical, esp in behaviour
noun
a clown or buffoon, esp one in old comedies who imitated other performers with ludicrous effect
a ludicrous or foolish person
Other Word Forms
- zanyism noun
- zaniness noun
- zanily adverb
- zanyish adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of zany1
Word History and Origins
Origin of zany1
Example Sentences
The Georgia couple gained popularity for their USA Network series, which showcased their luxurious lifestyle and zany family dynamic.
It has also had mixed reviews, being described as "jovial, zany, and sweet" by the Daily Beast, but a "mind-numbing abomination" by the Times.
But does a film like “Another Simple Favor” need the peak of its action to be the best part when so many zany, outrageous things have left us gawking and in awe?
In “Gatz,” the novel’s narrative texture was conveyed through zany approximation — the troupe finding Fitzgerald not by effacing itself but by embracing its eccentric difference.
But the show’s zany side has more in common with one of Shakespeare’s early rollicking comedies — “The Taming of the Shrew” en route to becoming “Kiss Me, Kate,” perhaps.
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