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Definition of kooky

kooky

/ˈkuːki/
kook · y
Adverb:kookily
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• adjective

1

Strange, eccentric, or unconventional, typically in an amusing or endearing way.

Example

"Our neighbor is known for her kooky sense of fashion and her collection of vintage garden gnomes."

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• Rhymes for kooky

• Nearby Words

kook
kookaburra
kookiness
kooky
kootenai
kootenai falls
kootenay

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late-1950s American slang from 'kook' (an eccentric person), itself a shortened form of 'cuckoo' (foolish or crazy, in reference to the bird).

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