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crackpot in German

crackpot in German is spinnert, Spinner — crackpot means someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.

crackpot in German

spinnert
adj
(informal) Eccentric or impractical.
Spinner
noun
(informal) An eccentric, crazy or foolish person.

What does "crackpot" mean?

  1. noun Someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.
    "The scientist was dismissed as a crackpot until his theory was later proven."
  2. adjective Eccentric, impractical, or absurd.
    "He came up with another crackpot scheme to get rich quick."

crackpot in a sentence

  • The scientist was dismissed as a crackpot until his theory was later proven.
  • Online forums are full of crackpots pushing conspiracy theories.
  • He came up with another crackpot scheme to get rich quick.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crackpot" in German?

"crackpot" in German is spinnert, Spinner. crackpot means: Someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.

How do you use "crackpot" in a sentence?

Example: "The scientist was dismissed as a crackpot until his theory was later proven." In German, "crackpot" is spinnert, Spinner.

Are there other ways to say "crackpot" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "crackpot": spinnert, Spinner.

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