Zany has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
2
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
3
A fool or clown, especially one whose business on the stage is to imitate foolishly the actions of the principal clown.
Verb
Adjective
1
ludicrous, foolish
"wore a goofy hat"
"a silly idea"
"some wacky plan for selling more books"
2
like a clown
"a buffoonish walk"
"a clownish face"
"a zany sense of humor"
3
Unusual and awkward in a funny, comical manner; outlandish; clownish.
Example Sentences
"wore a goofy hat"
adjective
"a silly idea"
adjective
"some wacky plan for selling more books"
adjective
"a buffoonish walk"
adjective
"a clownish face"
adjective
"a zany sense of humor"
adjective
Broader Terms (hypernyms)