screwy
Screwy (adj) means Strange, ridiculous, or not making sense. Example: “That's a screwy way to run a business.”
How to use screwy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWeird or nonsensical, in an informal, slightly comic way.
Word forms
screwier comparative, more screwy comparative, screwiest superlative, most screwy superlative
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Etymology
From screw + -y. Originally (1820s) meant "tipsy," and only later, by the 1880s, came to mean "crazy" or "odd."
Rhymes for screwy
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What does “screwy” mean?
The word “screwy” means strange, ridiculous, or not making sense. In plain terms, weird or nonsensical, in an informal, slightly comic way.
How do you pronounce “screwy”?
“Screwy” is pronounced SKROO-ee (/ˈskɹuː.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “screwy” in a sentence?
Here is “screwy” used in a sentence: “That's a screwy way to run a business.”
What part of speech is “screwy”?
“Screwy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “screwy” come from?
The word “screwy” dates back to around 1820. From screw + -y. Originally (1820s) meant "tipsy," and only later, by the 1880s, came to mean "crazy" or "odd.".
How many meanings does “screwy” have?
“Screwy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: strange, ridiculous, or not making sense.