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- [hwak-oh, wak-oh]
- /ˈʰwæk oʊ, ˈwæk oʊ/
- /ˈwæk.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwak-oh, wak-oh]
- /ˈʰwæk oʊ, ˈwæk oʊ/
Definitions of whacko word
- abbreviation WHACKO wacko. 1
- abbreviation WHACKO wacky. 1
- noun whacko Alternative spelling of wacko. 1
- abbreviation WHACKO wacko 0
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Origin of whacko
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80; whack(y) + -o
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Parts of speech for Whacko
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whacko popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
whacko usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whacko
adjective whacko
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- asinine — If you describe something or someone as asinine, you mean that they are very foolish.
- bedlamite — a lunatic; insane person
- bonkers — If you say that someone is bonkers, you mean that they are silly or act in a crazy way.
- cracked — An object that is cracked has lines on its surface because it is damaged.
Antonyms for whacko
adjective whacko
- brainy — Someone who is brainy is clever and good at learning.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
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