Sekirov Dictionary

zany

/ˈzeɪni/

adjective 2
noun 1
verb 1
forms 5

adjective2

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Unusual and awkward in a funny, comical manner; outlandish; clownish.
- Press articles emphasized his [Dizzy Gillespie's] ambassadorial role and drew attention to the paradox that he was a shrewd musician and leader despite his zany image. — 1999
Ludicrously or incongruously comical.

noun1

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(no longer used) A fool or clown, especially one whose business on the stage is to imitate foolishly the actions of the principal clown.
- Then write that I may follow, and so be / Thy echo, thy debtor, thy foil, thy zany. — 1631

verb1

(no longer used) To mimic foolishly.

forms

zanied · zanying · zanies · zanier · zaniest

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