adjective
Zooey
ZOH-ee
Zooey (adjective) means resembling a zoo, or crowded and chaotic like one. Example: “The airport on the morning of the holiday was absolutely zooey.”
adjective
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Resembling a zoo, or crowded and chaotic like one.
"The airport on the morning of the holiday was absolutely zooey."
How to use Zooey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a place that feels packed and disorderly, the way a zoo can feel on a busy day.
Common mistake
Don't confuse this informal adjective with the given name Zooey, a variant spelling of Zoe.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- zooier
- Superlative
- zooiest
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Etymology
Formed from "zoo" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ey."
Rhymes for Zooey
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What does “Zooey” mean?
The word “Zooey” means resembling a zoo, or crowded and chaotic like one. In plain terms, describes a place that feels packed and disorderly, the way a zoo can feel on a busy day.
How do you pronounce “Zooey”?
“Zooey” is pronounced ZOH-ee (/ˈzoʊ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zooey” in a sentence?
Here is “Zooey” used in a sentence: “The airport on the morning of the holiday was absolutely zooey.”
What part of speech is “Zooey”?
“Zooey” is an adjective.
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