kooky

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crazy; strange; different than normal; offbeat; eccentric

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Kooky can be used to describe many things. A movie can be kooky, a person can be kooky, food could be kooky... Use this adjective whenever you encounter something that is a little bit different than normal.
Kooky isn’t a strong word. It doesn’t have a powerful meaning. For example, if you told your mother she’s acting kooky, she probably wouldn’t be insulted. However, if you said that she was crazy, she probably wouldn’t be happy. Kooky is a light and playful word, so it’s appropriate in many situations and contexts.

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“My grandmother is getting kooky. Yesterday she had her shirt on backward, and she was wearing two different shoes.”

“I watched a kooky show on TV last night. It’s called Survivor, and it’s about a group of people who are trying to live in Africa without food and water.”

“My mom made some kooky food last night. We had pizza with goat cheese, pineapple, peppers, and garlic. It was weird, but it was good.”