cockamamie
Example Sentences
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There are the shamefaced former members, who confess their gullibility as a kind of penance; there are the cockamamie claims on which the belief system is based.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But Kennedy is not one to let the facts stand in the way of his cockamamie theories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2025
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
“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
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