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Zany
01
a man who is extremely foolish, incompetent, or ridiculous
Examples
He acted like a zany, spilling coffee and knocking over chairs.
Only a zany would try to fix the car without any tools.
02
a comic character in traditional plays or comedies who imitates others in an absurd or ridiculous way for entertainment
Examples
The stage featured a zany who mimicked the noblemen in exaggerated gestures.
Old comedies often relied on a zany to provoke laughter through silly antics.
zany
Examples
His zany ideas often left everyone in stitches.
The movie was full of zany situations that defied logic.
02
clownish in behavior or appearance
Examples
The performer had a zany outfit with oversized shoes and a red nose.
His zany gestures kept the audience entertained throughout the play.
