crackpot

Example Sentences

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It sounds like a crackpot invention advertised on the back of an old comic book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

During the online show, Rhodes’ character Austin Drizzles, who performs the crackpot weekly weather report, would field calls from crazed viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In the aftermath of his unconventional voyage, Larry Walters assured the American public he wasn't actually a crackpot who had risked life and limb with a hare-brained scheme that was dreamed up on a whim.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

"You can't attach Rudy Giuliani to Sidney Powell's crackpot idea."

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2023

Abbott’s medical practice collapsed because patients disliked his touchy disposition and crackpot sermons about ancient spear points.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann