wacky

Example Sentences

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Wacky character traits get trotted out merely for visual dazzle, not to generate any intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

This would lead to the creation of the Wacky Soap Box Racers, in which the makeshift cars would careen through painted facades of cartoon-ish animals cheering on the guests.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Dick Dastardly was a character in 1960s animated TV series Wacky Races - and several other cartoons and films since - who would try to win by utilising underhand tactics.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

“What are the words they use? Wacky, kooky, crystal lady,” she said, listing the names she’s called.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

There were also a felt pennant from Disneyland and a rubber-banded stack of cartoony cards for something called Wacky Packages.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein