cockamamie
1 synonym for cockamamie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Ridiculous, implausible, or poorly thought out.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cockamamy
How to use cockamamie
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a cockamamie idea
a cockamamie excuse
Informal, mostly American English.
Etymology
Believed to be an American mangling of French décalcomanie, the process of transferring printed designs (decals) onto surfaces — the word drifted from "cheap novelty transfer" to "silly and unconvincing."
Full origin of cockamamie →Frequently asked questions
What does “cockamamie” mean?
The word “cockamamie” means ridiculous, implausible, or poorly thought out. In plain terms, absurd or far-fetched, used informally about ideas, excuses, or plans.
How do you pronounce “cockamamie”?
“Cockamamie” is pronounced kok-uh-MAY-mee (/ˌkɑ.kəˈmeɪ.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cockamamie” in a sentence?
Here is “cockamamie” used in a sentence: “He came up with some cockamamie excuse for being late.”
What part of speech is “cockamamie”?
“Cockamamie” is an adjective.
Where does the word “cockamamie” come from?
The word “cockamamie” comes from French. Believed to be an American mangling of French décalcomanie, the process of transferring printed designs (decals) onto surfaces — the word drifted from "cheap novelty transfer" to "silly and unconvincing.".
