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cockamamie

[kok-uh-mey-mee] / ˈkɒk əˌmeɪ mi /






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It was a cockamamie plan, but he maintained he was serious about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Fitting, given that anything more than one foot in front of her would be invisible beneath the shadow of her cockamamie chapeau.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

Rather than take on Cannon’s cockamamie assignment, Smith laid out accurate jury instructions based on the actual charges and law.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024

Your neighbor’s gesture was thoughtful, despite her cockamamie claim that the pears were always intended for you.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2021

“I’m afraid we don’t have a cockamamie hog pen. I suppose we could build you one though, if you wanted.”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech