zany
adjective
ludicrously or whimsically comical; clownish.
zaniness
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a word derived from
zany.
Example Sentences
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Riley, who rose to fame as a member of the hip-hop group the Coup, uses zaniness to get his message across.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
It was all a good reminder, I thought, of how most voters actually perceive the political realm on a day-to-day basis: just another overwhelming addition to the zaniness of reality.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2024
Geofffery Macnab of iNews was slightly less enthusiastic, suggesting "some of the exposition is on the clunky side" and adding: "At feature length, the plot feels stretched, and the zaniness becomes wearing."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2023
Also known for zaniness is Seattle’s own Tariqa Waters, who’s working on a brand-new installation called “4th Sunday.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
It’s not always about winning or losing in a round of “Mario Kart,” as the draw of the game is often its anything-can-happen zaniness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
