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English meaning

crackpot noun Someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.
kooky adj Eccentric, quirky, or slightly crazy in an endearing way.
wacko adjective Eccentric or irrational in a way that's amusing rather than alarming.

Senses

spinnert is used for these senses in English:

crackpot (informal) Eccentric or impractical.
kooky (slang) Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.
wacko (slang, informal, somewhat, derogatory) Amusingly eccentric or irrational.

crackpot — full definition

noun Someone seen as eccentric or foolish, especially for holding strange or unfounded beliefs.
adjective Eccentric, impractical, or absurd.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Spinner irre schräg verrückt durchgeknallt schrill