Class: noun | Syllables: ZAY-nee

Definition: A zany is a person who acts like a buffoon to amuse others, or one who is generally foolish or eccentric. Zany also has a more specific sense that refers to a type of clown or acrobat in old comedies.

Example(s):
// My brother's friends are an unpredictable bunch of zanies.
// The production was bolstered by a talented crew of zanies.