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cockamamie

[kok-uh-mey-mee] / ˈkɒk əˌmeɪ mi /






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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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