Definition of Zany

1. Noun. A buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect.

Generic synonyms: Buffoon, Clown, Goof, Goofball, Merry Andrew

2. Adjective. Ludicrous, foolish. "Some wacky plan for selling more books"
Exact synonyms: Cockamamie, Cockamamy, Goofy, Sappy, Silly, Wacky, Whacky
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Foolish
Derivative terms: Goof, Goof, Silliness

3. Noun. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
Exact synonyms: Bozo, Cuckoo, Fathead, Goof, Goofball, Goose, Jackass, Twat
Generic synonyms: Fool, Muggins, Sap, Saphead, Tomfool
Derivative terms: Goof, Goofy, Goosey, Goosy

4. Adjective. Like a clown. "A zany sense of humor"
Exact synonyms: Buffoonish, Clownish, Clownlike
Similar to: Humorous, Humourous

Definition of Zany

1. n. A merry-andrew; a buffoon.

2. v. t. To mimic.

3. n. A merry-andrew; a buffoon.

4. v. t. To mimic.

Definition of Zany

1. Adjective. ludicrously or incongruously comical ¹

2. Adjective. bizarre, clownish ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete) A fool or clown. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Zany

1. ludicrously comical [adj ZANIER, ZANIEST] : ZANILY [adv] / a zany person [n -NIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zany

zanja
zanjas
zanjero
zanjeros
zankiren
zanolimumab
zanoterone
zantac
zante
zante currant
zantes
zantewood
zanthochroite
zanthoxylum
zanthoxylums
zany (current term)
zanying
zanyish
zanyism
zanyisms
zanza
zanzack
zanzacks
zanzas
zanze
zanzes
zaouia
zaouias
zap
zapatalite

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