cockamamie
Example Sentences
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Fitting, given that anything more than one foot in front of her would be invisible beneath the shadow of her cockamamie chapeau.
From Salon • Jan. 21, 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
There were always people on the fringe with conspiracy theories and cockamamie false ideas, but they were kept on the fringe.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2022
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
“I’m afraid we don’t have a cockamamie hog pen. I suppose we could build you one though, if you wanted.”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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