Screwball
/ˈskruːbɔːl/noun
A crazy or eccentric person.
My uncle is a bit of a screwball, he's got some weird habits.
Often appears as...
- a real screwball
- kind of a screwball
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Term
Used in informal settings among friends or in light-hearted conversations.
My cousin is such a screwball, always playing pranks.
Pro Tip 2/3Humor Tolerance
Although generally playful, be cautious as some might find it slightly offensive.
Don't call someone a screwball unless you know they won't take it the wrong way.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Professional
Avoid using 'screwball' in professional or formal contexts. It's too casual.
Instead of 'screwball', use 'unconventional' in a business meeting.
Compare with
bizarreconventionaleccentrickookynuttyoddballoutlandishwacky
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