zany

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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что забавно нестандартно, эксцентрично или глупо в игровой манере.esDescribe a alguien o algo que es divertidamente extravagante, excéntrico o tonto de manera juguetona.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'amusant de manière excentrique, exagérée ou absurde, avec un côté loufoque et enjoué.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das auf spielerische Weise unkonventionell, exzentrisch oder albern komisch ist.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que é engraçadamente excêntrico, extravagante ou bobo de um jeito divertido e brincalhão.zh形容行为、风格或人古怪滑稽、离奇有趣，常带有夸张胡闹、令人发笑的意味。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا مضحكًا بطريقة غريبة أو شاذة أو سخيفة على نحو لعوب. يجمع بين الطرافة والغرابة والخروج عن المألوف.

1. Amusingly unconventional B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЭксцентричныйesextravagante y divertidofrdélirant, excentrique et amusantdeskurrilptExcêntricozh滑稽古怪arغريب الأطوار بشكل مضحك

   Synonymes: clownishcomicaleccentricscrewballwackywhimsical

   Antonymes: graveserioussobersolemnstaid

2. Clownish or absurd B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКлоунский или нелепыйespayasesco, absurdofrClownesque ou absurdedeClownesk oder absurdptCômico ou absurdozh滑稽可笑或荒唐arمهرّج أو سخيف

   Synonymes: absurdanticbuffoonishclownishcomicalfarcicalfoolishludicrousmadcapridiculoussillywhimsical

   Antonymes: dignifiedgravesensibleserioussolemnsomber

• zanier comparative form
• zaniest superlative form

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.

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1. Comic performer C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКомический актёрesBufón que imita a otrosfrBouffon imitateurdeKomischer SchauspielerptArtista cômicozh小丑arالممثل الكوميدي

   Synonymes: buffoonclowncomedianfoolharlequinjester

2. Foolish person C1 informal

   A man who is considered stupid or incompetent.

   • 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.

   ruГлупецesPersona tonta o incompetentefrPersonne stupide ou incompétentedeNarrptTolozh傻瓜arأحمق

   Synonymes: blockheadbuffoonclowndoltduncefoolidiotjesternincompoopsimpleton

   Antonymes: geniusintellectualsage

• zanies plural form
• zanies' possessive plural form
• zany's possessive singular form