Associations to the word «Zanies»
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Wiktionary
ZANY, adjective. Unusual and bizarre in a funny, comical way; outlandish; clownish
ZANY, adjective. Ludicrously or incongruously comical
ZANY, noun. (obsolete) A fool or clown. Especially one whose business on the stage was to imitate foolishly the actions of the principal clown
Dictionary definition
ZANY, noun. A buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect.
ZANY, noun. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool.
ZANY, adjective. Ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books".
ZANY, adjective. Like a clown; "a buffoonish walk"; "a clownish face"; "a zany sense of humor".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.