wackadoodle idea
- noun
- /ˈwækəˌdudl aɪˈdiə/
- Slang
- Some dismissed her proposal as just another wackadoodle idea, but it actually worked.
Examples
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He pitched a wackadoodle idea to solve the traffic problem, involving drones and roller skates.
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My boss always comes up with a wackadoodle idea before each big project.
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That's a wackadoodle idea!
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She proposed a wackadoodle idea for the new project.
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He pitched a wackadoodle idea that involved using cats to help students learn math in a fun way.
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My boss often comes up with a wackadoodle idea that includes unusual marketing techniques for our products.
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Some people called his suggestion a wackadoodle idea, but it proved to be quite effective in improving team morale.
Synonyms
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7.7
An unusual habit or idea someone has
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9.7
A very silly or crazy idea
A very strange thought or plan that seems extreme
An idea that seems crazy or very unusual
An idea that is strange and unlikely to work
An idea that seems a little crazy
A silly, creative idea that would not work in real life
A foolish idea that probably will not work
Antonyms
How Strange
Surface Forms
Morphology
wackadoodle + idea
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: if a learner knows the adjective 'wackadoodle' means strange/eccentric, they can directly derive 'a strange or eccentric idea' from the parts. 'Wackadoodle' is informal and may be unknown to many B1 learners, but the phrase itself is compositionally transparent given knowledge of its constituents.
Etymology
The phrase wackadoodle idea comes from mixing wacky ('crazy') and doodle ('a silly drawing'). Imagine a wild, messy scribble that looks odd and playful — that picture helps you remember it means 'a strange or playful idea'.