wackos
/ˈwæk.oʊz/
NOUN
1. Amusingly eccentric or irrational people
People whose behavior, ideas, or habits are unusually strange, eccentric, or irrational, often in a way perceived as amusing or unconventional.
1.1. People with unusual or eccentric behavior
Used informally and often humorously to describe people whose habits, personalities, or behavior are noticeably strange or unconventional.
Synonyms
- eccentrics
- kooks
- oddballs
- weirdos
- crackpots
- cranks
- flakes
- fruitcakes
- screwballs
- zanies
- characters
- oddities
- originals
- codgers
- nuts
Antonyms
- conformists
- conventional people
- ordinary people
Examples
- The town had its fair share of wackos who believed in bizarre conspiracy theories.
- The online forum attracted enthusiasts and wackos discussing paranormal phenomena.
- The neighborhood was known for its collection of harmless wackos with unusual hobbies.
Related Words
1.2. People considered irrational or mentally unstable
Used informally, sometimes offensively, to refer to people perceived as behaving irrationally, wildly, or in a way considered mentally disturbed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- sensible people
- rational people
- level-headed people
- sane people
Examples
- Some people dismissed the protesters as wackos because of their extreme demands.
- The website attracted wackos who posted increasingly bizarre claims.
- He warned his friends to stay away from the wackos causing trouble outside.