whacko

Thân thiện

A man in a colorful hat is considered a whacko by his neighbors.

Definition

Noun: A person regarded as eccentric, irrational, or insane; a crazy or wildly unconventional person.

Usage

The word "whacko" is an informal, often derogatory term. It is used to label someone whose behavior, ideas, or appearance is perceived as extremely strange, illogical, or mentally unstable. * It functions as a countable noun (e.g., a whacko, some whackos). * Due to its potentially offensive nature, it should be used with caution, typically only in very casual contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The guy shouting conspiracy theories on the street corner is a complete whacko.
  • Don't listen to him; his plan is something only a whacko would suggest.
  • She was dismissed as a whacko for her unconventional scientific theories.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively: "Whacko" can sometimes be used before another noun like an adjective.
  • He came up with another one of his whacko schemes.

Variants and Related Words

• Whack (noun, informal): A sharp blow or strike. (Note: This is a different, though etymologically related, word and is not a variant of "whacko" in meaning).
• Wacko: An alternative, equally common spelling of "whacko." The meanings are identical.
  • That movie was directed by a total wacko.

Synonyms

• Lunatic: A person who is mentally ill (old-fashioned and offensive); a wildly foolish person.
• Maniac: A person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior; someone obsessed with something.
• Nutcase: (Informal) A crazy or eccentric person.
• Crackpot: (Informal) An eccentric or foolish person, especially one with unrealistic ideas.
• Oddball: (Informal) A strange or eccentric person (often less harsh than "whacko").

Antonyms

• Sane person
• Rationalist
• Conformist
• Sensible person

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nutter
• wacko