meshuggeneh
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- noun
- /məˈʃʊɡəˌnɛ/
- Slang
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- That idea is a bit meshuggeneh; you really think it will work?
Examples
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My uncle is a real meshuggeneh when it comes to his conspiracy theories.
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She called her brother a meshuggeneh for quitting his job to sail around the world.
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Don’t pay attention to that meshuggeneh shouting in the street.
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That guy is such a meshuggeneh!
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My uncle always calls me a meshuggeneh when I tell him my ideas.
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My uncle always tells stories about his meshuggeneh friends who do the wildest things.
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Everyone in the community knows him as a meshuggeneh for his crazy antics.
Synonyms
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People call someone silly or crazy as a friendly joke
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Someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way
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A person who behaves in a silly, playful way
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A person who behaves very strangely or in a silly way
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Etymology
Meshuggeneh comes from the Yiddish word meshugge, which means 'crazy' and is related to a Hebrew word for 'mad'. It was used for a foolish or wild person, so calling someone a meshuggeneh today still means they are acting 'crazy'.