whacky
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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Julia's inspiration came from the mud of mid Wales where the "whacky" showpiece had become a bucket list event for alternative thrill-seekers.
From BBC • Aug. 26, 2023
Instead of disseminating useful information and debating important ideas, the internet is too often used to promote whacky theories and titillate users with inane gossip.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2023
Dimming switches also don’t mesh with smart bulbs as dimming disrupts the power to the bulb, making it do whacky things like flicker or go unresponsive.
From The Verge • Jun. 14, 2022
Paul Lieberstein, a writer and actor for “The Office,” had a whacky idea for a story about a bored spaceship captain who goes on comedic tangents while traveling the galaxy.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2021
Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
From Conquest Over Time by Shaara, Michael
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