wacky

IPA/ˈwæki/
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wacky — adjective

  • wackypositive
  • wackiercomparative
  • wackiestsuperlative

1. amusingly strange or unusual in a playful, enjoyable way

1.形容詞B2
釋義

amusingly strange or unusual in a playful, enjoyable way

例句

Rohan had a wacky idea to build a car that runs on cooking oil.

wacky + noun + to-infinitive

The children loved the comedian's wacky costume with oversized shoes and a rainbow wig.

同義詞
  • zany

    even more playful and energetic; suggests deliberate clowning

  • quirky

    less extreme, describing small charming oddities rather than full-blown strangeness

  • eccentric

    mainly describes a person's character; more neutral or respectful than wacky

  • offbeat

    suggests unconventional coolness, especially in art, music, or style

反義詞
  • normal

    lacks any unusual or surprising qualities

  • serious

    the opposite of playful or funny

  • conventional

    follows expected rules or traditions

用法筆記

Unlike 'crazy' or 'weird,' wacky has a positive or playful tone and is not used for genuinely troubling situations.

常見錯誤

❌The experiment produced wacky results that worried the scientists.
✅The experiment produced strange results that worried the scientists.
💡'wacky' implies amusing oddness, not something genuinely concerning.