cockamamie
Example Sentences
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Ylfa’s cockamamie hobby is ridiculous, but she’s no less dangerous than her husband, and Collette is the perfect extension of Ruffalo’s hyper-committed, hilarious performance.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 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
There were always people on the fringe with conspiracy theories and cockamamie false ideas, but they were kept on the fringe.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2022
The focus, for once in Washington, isn’t on some cockamamie, far-flung distraction.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2021
“Maybe we’ve done a stupid, cockamamie thing, taking these kids in,” Tiller said.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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