adj
kooky
KOO-kee
Kooky (adj) means Eccentric, quirky, or slightly crazy in an endearing way. Example: “She had a kooky sense of humour that made everyone laugh.”
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Eccentric, quirky, or slightly crazy in an endearing way.
"She had a kooky sense of humour that made everyone laugh."
"The film's kooky characters gave it a lot of charm."
How to use kooky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCharmingly odd or eccentric.
Common pairings
kooky character
kooky sense of humour
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Word forms
- Comparative
- kookier
- Superlative
- kookiest
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Etymology
From kook + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “kooky” mean?
The word “kooky” means eccentric, quirky, or slightly crazy in an endearing way. In plain terms, charmingly odd or eccentric.
How do you pronounce “kooky”?
“Kooky” is pronounced KOO-kee (/ˈkuki/ in IPA).
How do you use “kooky” in a sentence?
Here is “kooky” used in a sentence: “She had a kooky sense of humour that made everyone laugh.”
What is another word for “kooky”?
Words with a similar meaning to “kooky” include bonkers, kookish, nuts, outlandish and wacky.
What is the opposite of “kooky”?
The opposite of “kooky” — its antonyms — are conventional, mainstream, normal, ordinary and straight.
What part of speech is “kooky”?
“Kooky” is an adjective.
