zany

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, что забавно нестандартно, эксцентрично или глупо в игровой манере.

Describes someone or something that is amusingly unconventional, eccentric, or silly in a playful way.

1. Amusingly unconventionalB2informal

   Characterized by comical or ludicrous behavior; silly in an entertaining way.

   Эксцентричный

   • The comedian's zany antics had the audience in stitches.
   • She wore a zany hat with feathers and bells.
   • His zany sense of humor is not for everyone.

   Synonymsclownishcomicaleccentricscrewballwackywhimsical

   Antonymsgraveserioussobersolemnstaid

2. Clownish or absurdB2informal

   Resembling a clown in behavior; marked by absurd or ridiculous actions.

   Клоунский или нелепый

   • The party had a zany theme with costumes and games.
   • He made a zany face to make the children laugh.
   • The movie is full of zany characters and slapstick comedy.

   Synonymsabsurdanticbuffoonishclownishcomicalfarcicalfoolishludicrousmadcapridiculoussillywhimsical

   Antonymsdignifiedgravesensibleserioussolemnsomber

• Существительное, обозначающее комичного или глупого человека, исторически — шута в старых комедиях, который подражает другим для создания нелепого эффекта, или в более общем смысле — глупого некомпетентного дурака.

A noun referring to a comical or foolish person, historically a buffoon in old comedies who imitates others for ludicrous effect, or more generally a stupid incompetent fool.

1. Comic performerC1formal

   A clown or buffoon in old comedies who mimics others for humorous effect.

   Комический актёр

   • The zany entertained the audience with his exaggerated imitations.
   • In the play, the zany copied the main character's gestures perfectly.
   • The court jester acted as a zany, mocking the nobles.

   Synonymsbuffoonclowncomedianfoolharlequinjester

2. Foolish personC1informal

   A man who is considered stupid or incompetent.

   Глупец

   • He's a complete zany who can't even follow simple instructions.
   • Don't listen to that zany; he doesn't know what he's talking about.
   • The boss called him a zany after he messed up the project.

   Synonymsblockheadbuffoonclowndoltduncefoolidiotjesternincompoopsimpleton

   Antonymsgeniusintellectualsage