Zanny
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈzeɪ.ni/
US
/ˈzeɪ.ni/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(adj) : Funny, playful, or odd in an entertaining way.
(n) : A person who acts in a funny or foolish way.
(n) : A person who acts in a funny or foolish way.
Example
"(adj) : That was such a zany idea!"
"(adj) : The play was full of zany characters doing wild and unexpected things."
"(n) : She’s a real zany who always finds a way to cheer people up."
Explanation
Zany means funny in a strange or silly way. It describes people, actions, or things that are amusing because they’re unusual or a little crazy. Example as an adjective: He wore a zany hat that made everyone laugh. Sometimes a zany (as a noun) means a funny person who makes others laugh by doing silly things. Zany people are often cheerful, creative, and full of surprises.