Find Synonyms

screwball Synonyms

Another word for screwball

Choosing another word for screwball depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

An eccentric, erratic, or whimsical person.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the neighborhood knew him as a harmless oddball who built sculptures out of old bicycles."

Strongest
oddball
eccentric
kook
Strong
weirdo
crackpot
crank
flake

• adjective (Context 2)

Crazy, eccentric, or absurdly unconventional; (of a film or comedy) characterized by fast-paced, farcical situations and quirky characters.

Usage Example

"The festival is screening a classic 1930s zany comedy starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn."

Strongest
zany
wacky
madcap
kooky
Strong
eccentric
offbeat
bizarre

• noun (Context 3)

In baseball, a pitched ball that curves in the direction opposite to a normal curveball, breaking toward the side of the pitcher's throwing arm.

Usage Example

"The left-handed relief pitcher baffled right-handed batters with a devastating scroogie."

Strongest
scroogie
Strong
fadeaway

Opposites of screwball

The opposite of screwball shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

conventional
sensible
normal
conformist
serious
traditionalist
See all opposites of screwball

• Nearby Words

screenwriter
screenwriting
screw
screwball
screwcap
screwdriver
screwed

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Screwball. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/screwball
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.