different between wacko vs wackadoo

English

Alternative forms

• whacko

Etymology

wack(y) + -o.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?wæk??/
• Rhymes: -æk??

Adjective

wacko (comparative more wacko, superlative most wacko)

1. (informal) Amusingly eccentric or irrational.

   Synonyms: kooky, oddballish, pixilated; see also Thesaurus:eccentric

Translations

Noun

wacko (plural wackos or wackoes)

1. (informal) An amusingly eccentric or irrational person.

   Synonyms: kook, odd duck, weirdo; see also Thesaurus:strange person

Interjection

wacko

1. (Britain, dated) hurrah!

   Synonyms: get in, huzzah, woo hoo; see also Thesaurus:yay

Old High German

Etymology

Probably related to wegan (“to move, carry, bear”)

Noun

wacko ?

1. rock, boulder

Alternative forms

• waggo

Related terms

• wegan

English

Alternative forms

• whackadoo

Pronunciation

Adjective

wackadoo (comparative more wackadoo, superlative most wackadoo)

1. (slang) Crazy, wacky.
   • 1992, Barbara Dillon, Paul Casale, My Stepfather Shrank!

     See, it was these wackadoo inventions that finally got to me. That's why I asked for the trial separation.

   • 2005, Judith Ryan Hendricks, The Baker's Apprentice

     "Betty's driving me wackadoo." "Betty?" I puzzle, stepping out the door behind her. "The wicked stepmother. Betty Crocker."

   • 2006, Jo-Ann Mapson, The Owl and Moon Cafe

     Grandmothers go wackadoo over handmade cards. She'll be so happy she'll give you more money on your next birthday.

Noun

wackadoo (plural wackadoos)

1. (slang) A crazy person, a wacko.

Related terms

• wackadoodle
• whackadoodle