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zany - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'zany' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Zany [ n.]
- A merry-andrew; a buffoon.
2 . Zany [ v. t.]
- To mimic.

Meaning of 'zany' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . zany [ s]
Meaning (1):
- like a clown
Example in sentence:
  • a buffoonish walk;
  • a clownish face;
  • a zany sense of humor
Meaning (2):
- ludicrous, foolish
Example in sentence:
  • a silly idea;
  • some wacky plan for selling more books;
  • wore a goofy hat