zany

adjective
UK: /ˈzeɪ.ni/
US: /ˈzeɪ.ni/

  1. Funny in a slightly crazy way

    1. He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
    2. The comedian's zany antics kept the audience entertained throughout the show his energy was infectious.

Synonyms

eccentric goofy silly clown fool comedian
zany noun

  1. A person who is silly or eccentric

    1. He is a zany, always cracking jokes.
    2. The zany entertained the kids with his funny faces, gestures and humorous comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "zany" is /ˈzeɪ.ni/ in British English and /ˈzeɪ.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "zany": eccentric, goofy, silly, clown, fool, comedian.

Example usage of "zany": "He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.". More examples on the page.