cockamamie
Example Sentences
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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
Ironically, the space aliens, ludicrous as they may be, are less insulting to the intelligence of the audience than the cockamamie developments on planet Earth.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023
I’ll be back, like before, for some cockamamie future war.
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021
“Maybe we’ve done a stupid, cockamamie thing, taking these kids in,” Tiller said.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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