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zany

/zˈeɪni/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. ludicrous, foolish
    “wore a goofy hat”
  2. like a clown
    “a buffoonish walk”

noun

  1. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
  2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

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Words that rhyme with zany

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