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: March 24, 2023
\ZAY-nee\ noun
What It Means
A zany is a person who acts like a buffoon to amuse others, or one who is generally foolish or eccentric. Zany also has a more specific sense that refers to a type of clown or acrobat in old comedies.
// My brother's friends are an unpredictable bunch of zanies.
// The production was bolstered by a talented crew of zanies.
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