Meaning & use
wacky
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Amusingly odd, eccentric, or unconventional.
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He wore a wacky costume made entirely of balloons.
The sitcom is known for its wacky plot twists.
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Originated in early 20th-century American slang, likely related to "whacked," meaning struck or hit.
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