ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WACKY
(In dialect sense: a fool, an eccentric): from whack (hence, a whacky, a person who behaves as if he had been whacked on the head).
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10 QUOTES WITH «WACKY»
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wacky.
Being funny with a funny voice is more my comfort zone, a broader character that I try to humanize, a kind of silly or wacky persona that I try to fill in.
I have heard some stuff that might be influenced by my records, but it's usually pretty wacky and off-the-wall, which is kind of annoying, to be frank.
I wear girls' jeans, a lot of black, and I wear a lot of jewelry. I'm a wacky person!
'Hill Street,' because of the wacky nature of many of our characters, really allowed us to indulge a kind of cheek-to-jowl juxtaposition of high drama with very low humor.
When people meet me, many times they're very surprised because they expect someone who is kind of wacky with seven piercings and very hip and cool and New York City, and I'm not.
I'm an actor and this is a role I'm playing. But people can get wacky.
I always say that, for me, writing a book is like a wacky Greyhound bus trip - I know where I'm starting and where I'll end up, but I have no idea what will happen along the way.
I don't think my kids have to worry too much about me embarrassing them because that's not how I would want to grow up, with wacky dad showing up at school and performing for everyone.
I think it's cool that London Fashion Week is about young designers trying wacky things.
I can only think of one wacky best friend who I thought was awesome: Rhys Ifans in 'Notting Hill.' He really nailed the wacky best friend.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WACKY»
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Wacky Chicks: Life Lessons from Fearlessly Inappropriate and ...
Included here are the life lessons of fashion designer turned park ranger Spider Fawke, the proud mother of thirty-eight lizards and a four-inch tarantula; slashed-spandex-wearing Isabel Garrett; hip hypnotist Jessica Porter; and a new age ...
2
Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions, & Strange Statutes
Because it's "fowl" criminal behavior. That's just the beginning, because this collection also uncovers some of the most incredible, unbelievable lawsuits, government grants, and court verdicts.
Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts, K. R. Hobbie, Ted LeValliant, 2004
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Wacky Packages New New New
Collects the images from trading cards issued in 1974 and 1975 advertising fake and humorous products ranging from the alcoholic inspired "Brandy Land" game to "Satan Wrap" guaranteed to cling like the devil.
The Topps Company, Jay Lynch, 2010
Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg. "Nothing is wacky here in my class! Get out! You're the
wacky one! OUT!" said Miss Bass. I went out the school door. Things were worse
than.
Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg, 1974
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Wacky Musical Instruments!: A True Family Affair!
Wacky Musical Instruments! Is a Family Affair! This delightful Book is about Families of the Symphony Orchestra and how each Family Member works together with Other Families of the Orchestra to bring about the MIRACLE of LIVE MUSIC!
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The World's Greatest
Wacky One-Line Jokes
Bob Phillips takes good clean wackiness to new heights in The Worldâs Greatest Wacky OneâLine Jokes.The continual popularity of these joke books proves that Bob Phillips knows howto make readers laugh.
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My Weird School #15: Mr. Macky Is
Wacky!
Something weird is going on!
Bible FUNstuff resource book with 26 games that correlate to BIL curricululm for Sept 08 through June 09.
David C Cook Publishing Company, 2008
Looks at wheels on different types of sporting equipment, including bicycles, roller and inline skates, skateboards and scooters. Suggested level: junior, primary.
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Wacky Monsters Stickers
More silly than scary, these madcap monsters abound in the kind of oddball appeal that most kids can't resist (certain grown-ups seem to like them, too).
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WACKY»
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Weird and wacky British sports, in pictures
The World Championship Hen Races are held annually in Bonsall, Derbyshire. The event dates back over 100 years when local villages competed against each ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Red Bull Soapbox Race 2015: In pictures - Wacky Races comes to …
The streets of London were filled with weird and wacky homemade karts in a Wacky Races-style event held at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. The Red Bull ... «City A.M., Jul 15»
Crusin' Wacky Wisconsin
But beautiful lakes and rustic cabins are not part of the travel itinerary, because WGN's Julian Crews is embarking on a different sort of adventure. He struck ... «WGN-TV, Jun 15»
Trans-Tasman Netball League wacky conference system here to stay
The Trans-Tasman Netball League's wacky conference format is here to stay - for at least one more season. The competition's new structure has drawn ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
CNN reporter reflects of 34 years of wacky work
CNN reporter reflects of 34 years of wacky work. Jeanne Moos is second-longest tenured employee at news network. Published On: Jun 02 2015 12:39:23 PM ... «WDIV Detroit, Jun 15»
Wacky Racers to battle in Christchurch
A university's annual Wacky Racers' event, where students invent remote control vehicles and race them around a track, is being held in Christchurch tomorrow. «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
'Sailors' Pilot Plywood-And-Duct-Tape Boats In Wacky Key West …
KEY WEST (CBSMiami/FKNB) – Imagine a soapbox derby race on water. Can you picture it? That's basically what went down at a wacky Memorial Day ... «CBS Local, May 15»
Wacky Wings restaurant may open at Port Arthur Prosvita
A proposed restaurant and arcade was given the green light at Thunder Bay city council Monday night. Wacky Wings wants to open up in the former Port Arthur ... «CBC.ca, Mar 15»
Schools Celebrate 'Read Across America Week' with Wacky …
"We encourage all of the children to get wacky today- Wacky Wedneday, one of the books that he [Dr. Suess] wrote. Us teachers too, we got together to represent ... «WCTV, Mar 15»
All The Wacky Things That Each State Ranks Number One In - All …
A recent map created by Estately shows one fact that each state ranks number one in throughout the country. Here's all the random state trivia: Screen Shot ... «IJ Review, Mar 15»