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

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

From BBC • May 31, 2023

In the mainstream, he’s long been cast off as a kook.

From Slate • May 1, 2023

At last they roared into the city, Mr. Levy’s speed increasing as he felt himself getting closer to the Reilly kook.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole