Zany
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; comically odd or whimsical.
adjectiveZany
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; comically odd or whimsical.
adjectiveImagine This
A whimsical garden filled with colorful, unusual flowers dancing in the breeze, each flower representing a different quirky idea or thought, symbolizing the joy of creativity and unconventionality.
Sounds Like
ˈzeɪni
Looks Like
resembles: crazy, eccentric, or quirky
Remember This
Zany often describes lighthearted or playful oddness, not danger or mental illness. It originated from Italian zanni, a stock clown character in commedia dell'arte, later entering English.
Other Forms
Connect With
eccentricity, whimsy, quirky humor, absurdity
Note
As an adjective, zany describes behavior or ideas that are amusingly odd. As a noun, a zany is a comical or wacky person. Do not use zany to mean 'dangerous' or 'insane'.