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    za·ny
    [ˈzānē]
    adjective
    zany (adjective) · zanier (comparative adjective) · zaniest (superlative adjective)
    1. amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic:
      "zany humor"
    noun
    zany (noun) · zanies (plural noun)
    1. an amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic person.
    2. historical
      a comic performer partnering a clown, whom he imitated in an amusing way.
    Origin
    late 16th century: from French zani or Italian zan(n)i, Venetian form of Gianni, Giovanni ‘John’, stock name of the servants acting as clowns in the commedia dell'arte.
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    adjective
    1. amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic:
      eccentric
      bizarre
      weird
      peculiar
      odd
      quirky
      avant-garde
      unconventional
      off-center
      strange
      outlandish
      ridiculous
      ludicrous
      mad
      insane
      crazy
      absurd
      comic
      comical
      clownish
      farcical
      madcap
      silly
      lighthearted
      funny
      amusing
      chucklesome
      diverting
      waggish
      hilarious
      wacky
      screwy
      nutty
      nuts
      crackpot
      cracked
      oddball
      cranky
      kinky
      off the wall
      way out
      dippy
      cuckoo
      daft
      kooky
      wacko
      dilly
      in left field
      Opposite:
      conventional
      sensible
      serious
    noun
    1. a comic performer partnering a clown, whom he imitated in an amusing way.
      jester
      clown
      buffoon
      comic
      joker
      jokester
      merry andrew
      harlequin
      Pierrot
      Punchinello
      Pantaloon
      court jester
      wearer of the motley
     
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  1. Very eccentric or absurd
    : very eccentric (see eccentric entry 1 sense 1a) or absurd (see absurd entry 1 sense 1) often in an amusing way a zany comedy the movie's zany characters/antics/humor another one of his zany ideas 2 archaic : being or having the characteristics of a zany

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    Meaning of zany in English zany adjective informal uk / ˈzeɪ.ni / us / ˈzeɪ.ni / Add to word list strange, surprising, or uncontrolled in a humorous way: a zany film zany clothing / ideas

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    ZANY definition: 1. strange, surprising, or uncontrolled in a humorous way: 2. strange, surprising, or uncontrolled…. Learn more.

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    What does zany comedy Mean?
    It takes the absurdities they perceive inherent in working life, darkens them, speeds them up and turns them into zany comedy. 3 meanings: 1. comical in an endearing way; imaginatively funny or comical, esp in behaviour 2. a clown or buffoon, esp one in.... Click for more definitions.

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    What is a zany person?
    A zany individual is often seen as a humorous and energetic person who delights in engaging in unpredictable or outlandish behavior. This adjective is commonly associated with comedy, as it denotes a style that is unconventional, offbeat, and often over-the-top in its approach to humor.

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    What does Zani mean?
    The term 'zani' or 'zany' was later borrowed into English to describe someone or something that is eccentric, comical, or humorously unconventional in an amusing and often absurd way.

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    Where did the word zany come from?
    The adjective 'zany' has its origins in the Italian word 'zanni,' which referred to a stock character in the traditional Italian comedy known as Commedia dell'arte. These 'zanni' characters were known for their eccentric and comical behavior, often engaging in wildly unconventional and absurd antics to amuse the audience.

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    What is zany humour?
    Zany humour or a zany person is strange or eccentric in an amusing way. ...the zany humour of the Marx Brothers. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. SYNONYMS 3. kook, oddball.

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