zany

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a lack of concern for what is conventional or expected; unorthodox and eccentric.

  - "The clown at the circus was a real zany, always pulling pranks on the audience."
  - "Despite her zany personality, Susan managed to excel in her corporate job."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈzeɪni/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wacky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zany
banana , Venus , cana , manana

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Homophones

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1. Zane (English) : a given name
   

2. Zany (English) : a person who behaves in a foolish, uninhibited, and eccentric way
   

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Variants

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zanier , zaniest , zanily , zaniness , zaninesses , zany , zanies

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Forms

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zanily

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe a type of comic character in Italian commedia dell'arte. Derived from the Italian word 'zanno' meaning 'shoe heel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'zany' is also used in the world of jazz music to describe an improvisational style that is unconventional and unpredictable.

2. The word 'zany' is often used interchangeably with the term 'eccentric' or 'quirky'.

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Related Concepts

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1. commedia dell'arte: a theatrical tradition that originated in Italy in the late 16th century and was characterized by improvisational performances, stock characters, and a broad, comedic style.

2. eccentric: deviating from what is normal, usual, or expected.

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Culture

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The term 'zany' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the works of Carlo Goldoni, who popularized the zany character in commedia dell'arte. In modern times, the term has been used to describe eccentric or unconventional individuals.

How to Memorize "zany"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clown with oversized shoes, wearing a red nose and a funny hat, pulling pranks on people. This image can help you remember the meaning of 'zany'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zany' with the image of a clown or a person who behaves in an unconventional way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'Zany: Zestfully Affecting Norms Yielding Amusement'

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