screwy

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈskɹu.i/

Adjective

screwy (comparative screwier, superlative screwiest)

1. (informal) Crazy; silly; ridiculous

   That's a screwy idea; I am not going to fly all the way to Antarctica just to see a penguin!

2. (archaic, informal) Tipsy; slightly drunk.
3. (archaic) Exacting; extortionate; close.
4. (archaic) Worthless.

Synonyms

• (crazy) See Thesaurus:insane
• (tipsy) See Thesaurus:drunk

Related terms

• have a screw loose
• screwball
• screw up

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