kooky
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Meaning · English
Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
His kooky behavior seemed charming at first, but soon got on our nerves.
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 “kooky” mean?
Eccentric, strange, or foolish; crazy or insane; kookish.
Is “kooky” formal or informal?
kooky is generally slang.