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Definition of "Kooky":

The word "kooky" is an informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is strange, eccentric, or a little crazy in a fun or silly way. It often has a light-hearted or humorous connotation.

Usage:

• You can use "kooky" to talk about people, ideas, behaviors, or things that are unusual or quirky, but not in a harmful way.
• It is often used in casual conversations.

Examples:

1. People: "My neighbor is a bit kooky; he dresses up like a superhero every Saturday."
2. Ideas: "She has some kooky ideas about how to solve world problems."
3. Things: "That movie was really kooky; it had talking animals and flying cars!"

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "kooky" can be used to describe artistic styles or creative expressions that are unconventional or whimsical.

Word Variants:

There aren't many formal variants of "kooky," but you can find it used in playful or creative contexts. The noun form "kook" refers to a person who is eccentric or crazy.

Different Meanings:

"Kooky" primarily means strange or eccentric. It doesn’t have widely different meanings but is always associated with a light-hearted or whimsical quality.

Synonyms:

• Eccentric
• Quirky
• Odd
• Wacky
• Zany

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that specifically include "kooky," you might come across expressions that convey a similar meaning, such as: - "Out of the box": Thinking in a unique or unconventional way. - "Off the wall": Something that is very unusual or unexpected.

Summary:

"Kooky" is a fun word to describe something or someone that is a little odd or quirky. It’s a great word to use when you want to convey that something is strange but in a charming or entertaining way.

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Adjective

1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
   • it used to drive my husband balmy

Synonyms

• balmy
• barmy
• bats
• batty
• bonkers
• buggy
• cracked
• crackers
• daft
• dotty
• fruity
• haywire
• kookie
• loco
• loony
• loopy