zany zany /ˈzeɪni/

adjective

1. Like a clown  ( buffoonish , clownish , clownlike , zany )
   like a clown
    A buffoonish walk
   a buffoonish walk
    A clownish face
   a clownish face
    A zany sense of humor
   a zany sense of humor
   
2. Ludicrous, foolish  ( goofy [Informal] , whacky , zany , silly , wacky )
   ludicrous, foolish
    Wore a goofy hat
   wore a goofy hat
    A silly idea
   a silly idea
    Some wacky plan for selling more books
   some wacky plan for selling more books
   

noun

1. A man who is a stupid incompetent fool  ( bozo , cuckoo , fathead , goof , goofball , goose , jackass , twat , zany )
   a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
     John's stubborn behavior earned him the nickname "jackass" among his friends.
   John's stubborn behavior earned him the nickname "jackass" among his friends.
   
   
2. A buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect  ( zany )
   a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
    The zany made the audience laugh by imitating others in an exaggerated manner.
   The zany made the audience laugh by imitating others in an exaggerated manner.