Definition & Meaning of "zany"in English

Zany

a man who is extremely foolish, incompetent, or ridiculous

Examples

He acted like a zany, spilling coffee and knocking over chairs.

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.

zany

absurdly foolish

goofy

kooky

playful

silly

wacky

Examples

His zany ideas often left everyone in stitches.

clownish in behavior or appearance

Examples

The performer had a zany outfit with oversized shoes and a red nose.

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