wacky
word
/ˈwæki/
WAK-ee
/wˈæki/
WAK-ee
Definition
Describes someone or something that is funny, strange, or silly in an unusual and entertaining way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and playful; often describes creative humor or odd, unconventional behavior. Common with 'ideas', 'outfit', 'sense of humor'. Not offensive, but can be affectionate or slightly teasing.
Spanish: loco - chiflado - estrafalarioPortuguese (BR): maluco - estranho - excêntricoPortuguese (PT): maluco - estranho - excêntricoChinese (Simplified): 古怪的 - 荒唐的Chinese (Traditional): 古怪的 - 荒唐的Hindi: अजीब - सनकीArabic: غريب الأطوار - مجنونBengali: পাগলাটে - অদ্ভুত - মজারRussian: чудаковатый - забавный - странныйJapanese: へんてこ - 風変わり - おかしなVietnamese: kỳ quặc - ngộ nghĩnh - lạ lùngKorean: 엉뚱한 - 기발한 - 별난Turkish: çılgın - tuhaf - komikUrdu: انوکھا - عجیب و غریب - مضحکہ خیزIndonesian: nyeleneh - aneh - kocak
Example Sentences
That is a wacky hat!
basic
My brother always tells wacky jokes.
basic
The movie had a wacky ending.
basic
That TV show is a bit too wacky for me.
natural
He comes up with the most wacky ideas at work.
natural
Sometimes a wacky sense of humor makes life more fun.
natural