screwy
word
Definition
Describes something very strange, odd, or not making sense; often used informally to say something is weird or crazy.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and slightly old-fashioned in American English. Often used for ideas, behavior, or situations ('screwy idea', 'things are screwy'). Similar to 'weird' or 'crazy', but lighter and often humorous. Not commonly used in formal writing.
Spanish: loco - raro - absurdoPortuguese (BR): maluco - esquisito - estranhoPortuguese (PT): maluco - esquisito - estranhoChinese (Simplified): 古怪的 - 离谱的Chinese (Traditional): 古怪的 - 離譜的Hindi: अजीब - पागल जैसाArabic: غريب - غير منطقيBengali: অদ্ভুত - আজব - গণ্ডগোলপূর্ণRussian: странный - чокнутый - нелепыйJapanese: 変な - おかしなVietnamese: kỳ quặc - kỳ lạ - lộn xộnKorean: 엉뚱한 - 이상한 - 뒤죽박죽인Turkish: acayip - tuhaf - garipUrdu: عجیب و غریب - الٹا سیدھاIndonesian: ngớ ngẩn - kỳ quặc - lộn xộn
Example Sentences
That old clock is acting screwy again.
basic
His explanation sounded kind of screwy.
basic
Everything went screwy after the power went out.
basic
This website is being completely screwy today—none of the buttons work!
natural
My schedule got all screwy after the meeting changed times.
natural
I had a screwy dream about flying cats last night.
natural