Eccentric Personalities

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective meaning slightly crazy or foolish

  • The decision to proceed with the project despite the risks seemed barmy to the board members.
  • I can't believe you're going out in this weather without a coat, you're barmy!
  • She's always been a bit barmy, but we love her anyway.
  • The idea of quitting my job and traveling the world sounded barmy at first, but now it's starting to seem more and more appealing.

noun a person who is considered to be eccentric or foolish

  • It is inappropriate to refer to someone as a crackbrain in a professional setting.
  • I can't believe he said that, what a crackbrain!
  • She's acting like a total crackbrain lately.
  • His crackbrain ideas always lead to trouble.