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also whacko
as in insane
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
a completely wacko obsession with cleaning
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also whacko
as in lunatic
a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind
just a wacko talking to himself
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Recent Examples of wacko
Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2021
Was Tuesday wacko day for testimony in the Statehouse?
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2021
Ariel Cheung, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2023
Jakubowicz could also be following the example of Jojo Rabbit, a prime illustration of #resistance era wacko-politics, cheap sentiment, and historical revision.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Mar. 2020
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Adjective
That’s because parents and coaches in the wacko worlds of youth hockey, basketball, soccer and football can be world-class jerks.
—Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2021
Was Tuesday wacko day for testimony in the Statehouse?
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2021
Noun
After 26 years, Sweets & Snacks Expo leaves Chicago, bringing with it a century of wacko candy names Advertisement Pop music top 10 for summer: Our must-see shows, from Chance the Rapper to Japanese Breakfast The restrictions are gone.
—Ariel Cheung, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2023
Jakubowicz could also be following the example of Jojo Rabbit, a prime illustration of #resistance era wacko-politics, cheap sentiment, and historical revision.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wacko
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Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
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Texturally, the series is best categorized as a psycho-thriller, but the design of the episodes is never redundant.WIRED, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2023
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Another summer, another hook-wielding psycho killer — and maybe some familiar faces too.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.Calie Schepp, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023
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For his part, Jon Stewart, who was broadcasting live as the results came in during The Daily Show’s Election Night special, would like to remind us that all of these premature attempts at diagnosis are a fool’s errand.Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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And their shooting, which new Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson warned pregame might be a bit of fool’s gold, didn’t come close to slowing down.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
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In the franchise that's become way too timely for comfort, the first film is tops, with Ethan Hawke trying to keep his family safe from masked maniacs during an all-night legal crime spree.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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To let mystics into this realm leads to error, disorder, and insurrection—to government by fanatics, maniacs, and despots claiming divinity.Simon Critchley, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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The tenants complained of bug bites and a growing roach problem.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Open-source partners who also manage and maintain the OSS themselves can fix bugs and issues that their users need to be addressed.Paul Stovell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Wacko.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wacko. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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