cockamamie
Example Sentences
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It was a cockamamie plan, but he maintained he was serious about it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
Ylfa’s cockamamie hobby is ridiculous, but she’s no less dangerous than her husband, and Collette is the perfect extension of Ruffalo’s hyper-committed, hilarious performance.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025
Rather than take on Cannon’s cockamamie assignment, Smith laid out accurate jury instructions based on the actual charges and law.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
Your neighbor’s gesture was thoughtful, despite her cockamamie claim that the pears were always intended for you.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2021
“Does this have something to do with your cockamamie idea to turn my yard into a jungle?”
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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