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whacko

/wækəʊ/ adjective · British & US
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What does whacko mean?

adjective

Extremely foolish or eccentric; crazy. Used to describe someone or something that is considered absurd or ridiculous.

Example

"He thought the idea was whacko, but his friend was determined to try it."

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