English Explanatory Dictionary

whackjob

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crazy, possibly dangerous, person.

Pronunciation

/ˈ(h)wækd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈwækd͡ʒɒb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-whackjob.wav

Word forms

whackjob whackjobs wackjob whack job

Etymology

From whack(y) + job(bie).

Synonyms

basket case freak loony nutjob nutter screwball wacko wingnut
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