kook

Example Sentences

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Juxtaposing that with this Indiana Jones character, Theodore, who may be a kook or savior.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

Arguably one of the most derogatory terms in the surf world, kook has origins in the Hawaiian word “kukae,” which means crap.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

In other words, they’re learning he’s a kook.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2023

"The kook in me recognises the kook in you," she added.

From BBC • May 31, 2023

Even though his wife and the kook claimed that the senility routine was a front, he doubted that she would be able to write a letter like that.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole