Zany

Pronunciation: /ˈzeɪni/

Definitions of zany

adjective unconventional, eccentric, or amusing in an unusual way

Example Sentences

A1 The zany clown made the children laugh with his silly antics.

A2 The zany comedy show had the audience in stitches.

B1 The zany characters in the movie kept the viewers entertained throughout.

B2 The zany sense of humor of the main character added a unique charm to the story.

C1 The zany improvisational skills of the actors made the play a hit with the audience.

C2 The zany plot twists in the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats.

Examples of zany in a Sentence

formal The comedian's zany sense of humor brought laughter to the audience.

informal I love watching that zany TV show with all the crazy characters.

slang She's always coming up with zany ideas for our group projects.

figurative His zany personality added a touch of whimsy to the otherwise serious meeting.

Grammatical Forms of zany

• past tense: zanied
• plural: zanies
• comparative: zanier
• superlative: zaniest
• present tense: zany
• future tense: will zany
• perfect tense: have zanied
• continuous tense: is zanying
• singular: zany
• positive degree: zany
• infinitive: to zany
• gerund: zanying
• participle: zanyed

Origin and Evolution of zany

First Known Use: 1588 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'zany' originated from the Italian word 'zanni', which referred to a comic character in the Commedia dell'arte who often played the role of a clown or buffoon.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'zany' has evolved to refer to someone who is eccentric, quirky, or unconventional in a humorous way, rather than just a specific type of comedic character.