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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zany

Zantac
zante
zante
Zantedeschia
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Zantedeschia rehmanii
zantes
zantewood
zante currant
Zanthoxylum
Zanthoxylum americanum
Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Zanthoxylum flavum
Zanthoxylum fraxineum
Zanuck
zany (current term)
zanying
zanyish
zanyism
zanyisms
zanza
zanzas
zanze
zanzes
Zanzibar
Zanzibar copal
zap
ZAP-70 kinase
Zapata
zapateado

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