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Definition of crackpot

crackpot

/ˈkræk.pɒt/
crack · pot
Plural:crackpots
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crackpot Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An eccentric, fanatical, or foolish person, especially one who promotes bizarre or unscientific theories.

Example

"Critics dismissed the self-proclaimed inventor as a harmless crackpot."

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• adjective

1

Extremely foolish, eccentric, or impractical.

Example

"The committee quickly dismissed his crackpot scheme to fund the project through lottery tickets."

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• Rhymes for crackpot

• Nearby Words

crackle
crackling
crackly
crackpot
crackup
cradle
cradleboard

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, combining 'crack' (in the sense of being mentally flawed or damaged) and 'pot' (a colloquial slang term for the head or skull).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crackpot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crackpot
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