What is the meaning of zany?

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noun

A buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect.
A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
- synonyms: fathead, goof, goofball, bozo, jackass, goose, cuckoo, twat

adjective

Ludicrous, foolish.
- usage: "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books"
- synonyms: cockamamie, cockamamy, goofy, sappy, silly, wacky, whacky
Like a clown.
- usage: "a buffoonish walk"; "a clownish face"; "a zany sense of humor"
- synonyms: buffoonish, clownish, clownlike

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