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zany

Pronunciation: /ˈzeɪni/

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Definition of zany

adjective (zanier, zaniest)

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic:his zany humour

noun

a zany person.
historical a comic performer partnering a clown, whom he imitated in an amusing way.

Derivatives

zanily
zaniness

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