Comedic Character Traits

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

  • Despite his intelligence, he often comes across as a klutz in social situations.
  • I tripped over my own feet again - I'm such a klutz!
  • She's a total klutz when it comes to sports.
  • His attempt to fix the computer only made things worse, proving himself to be a klutz in technology.

noun a stupid or foolish person

  • The professor referred to the student as a knucklehead for not following the assignment guidelines.
  • My little brother can be such a knucklehead sometimes, always getting into trouble.
  • Hey knucklehead, stop messing around and focus on the task at hand.
  • She called him a knucklehead for constantly making the same mistakes, implying he lacked intelligence.

adjective showing wild and uncontrollable emotion or behavior

  • The maniacal behavior exhibited by the suspect raised concerns among the investigators.
  • She went on a maniacal shopping spree and bought way too many things.
  • He has this maniacal laugh that always creeps me out.
  • The maniacal storm wreaked havoc on the small town, leaving destruction in its wake.

adjective showing an excessive attitude of smartness or cockiness

  • Her smart alecky comments during the meeting did not contribute positively to the discussion.
  • Stop being so smart alecky and just answer the question seriously.
  • He's always acting so smart alecky, thinking he knows everything.
  • His smart alecky attitude is like a shield, hiding his insecurities.

noun a clumsy or inept person

  • The stumbling man was often referred to as a stumblebum due to his lack of coordination.
  • Don't be such a stumblebum, just watch where you're walking.
  • That stumblebum spilled his drink all over himself at the party.
  • His stumblebum approach to problem-solving only led to more confusion.

noun a person who is clever or knowledgeable, especially in a sly or deceptive way

  • The wise guy in the group always had a clever solution to every problem.
  • Don't be a wise guy and try to outsmart the teacher.
  • That wise guy thinks he knows everything.
  • He may come off as a wise guy, but deep down he's just insecure.

noun a crazy or foolish person

  • The professor referred to the student as a meshuggener for constantly disrupting class.
  • My uncle is a total meshuggener when it comes to telling jokes at family gatherings.
  • I can't believe that meshuggener cut me off in traffic!
  • Her ideas were so outlandish, some people thought she was a real meshuggener.

noun a foolish or easily deceived person

  • The businessman was considered a schnook by his competitors due to his naive business decisions.
  • Don't be such a schnook and fall for that scam!
  • That guy is such a schnook for believing everything he hears.
  • In the game of poker, you don't want to be the schnook who always loses.

noun the use of vulgar or obscene language

  • She tends to use inappropriate language, often referred to as having a potty mouth.
  • Watch out for him, he's got a potty mouth and might offend someone.
  • I can't believe she said that, what a potty mouth!
  • His potty mouth got him into trouble at the meeting, he needs to watch what he says.