kookology
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Meaning · English
The study of kooks (“eccentric or crazy people”).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you're interested in kookology as it's formally known, you'll be wanting to check out alt.usenet.kooks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kookology” mean?
The study of kooks (“eccentric or crazy people”).
Is “kookology” formal or informal?
kookology is generally slang.