whackjob
6 synonyms for whackjob, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) Someone thought to be mad, and maybe dangerous.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from whack(y) and job(bie).
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