The difference between Wacky and Zany

When used as adjectives, wacky means zany, whereas zany means unusual and bizarre in a funny, comical way.


Zany is also noun with the meaning: a fool or clown, especially one whose business on the stage is to imitate foolishly the actions of the principal clown.

Zany is also verb with the meaning: to mimic foolishly.

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  1. Wacky as an adjective:

    zany; eccentric

  1. Wacky as a noun:

  1. Zany as an adjective:

    Unusual and bizarre in a funny, comical way; outlandish; clownish.

  2. Zany as an adjective:

    Ludicrously or incongruously comical.

  1. Zany as a noun (obsolete):

    A fool or clown, especially one whose business on the stage is to imitate foolishly the actions of the principal clown.

  1. Zany as a verb (obsolete):

    To mimic foolishly.

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