crackpot

noun
UK: /ˈkræk.pɒt/
US: /ˈkræk.pɑːt/

  1. A person who is considered to be crazy or eccentric.

    1. My neighbor is a crackpot who thinks aliens control the weather.
    2. The crackpot theories he spouted during the meeting made him look unprofessional.

  2. A person with strange or foolish ideas.

    1. That crackpot idea will never work in the real world.
    2. He was labeled a crackpot for suggesting such an unconventional approach to the project.

Synonyms

crank eccentric nutcase weirdo loony fruitcake
crackpot adjective

  1. Having strange or foolish ideas; eccentric.

    1. That's a crackpot scheme, I don't think it will ever work.
    2. The crackpot professor's lectures were entertaining, but not always factually sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crackpot" in English means: A person who is considered to be crazy or eccentric., A person with strange or foolish ideas..

The phonetic transcription of "crackpot" is /ˈkræk.pɒt/ in British English and /ˈkræk.pɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crackpot": crank, eccentric, nutcase, weirdo, loony, fruitcake.

Example usage of "crackpot": "My neighbor is a crackpot who thinks aliens control the weather.". More examples on the page.