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cockamamie

[kok-uh-may-mee] / ˈkɒk əˌmeɪ mi /






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There are the shamefaced former members, who confess their gullibility as a kind of penance; there are the cockamamie claims on which the belief system is based.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

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

Slowly, Gourley introduced his cockamamie mind and razor-sharp wit, learning how to joust with O’Brien and feeling freer to crack up the parade of famous guests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023

“Maybe we’ve done a stupid, cockamamie thing, taking these kids in,” Tiller said.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech


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