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screwball Definition and Meaning in English (screwball definition)

noun
Synonyms:eccentricoddballzany
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Screwball definition: An eccentric or crazy person, often behaving in an unpredictable or absurd manner.

Definitions of Screwball

  1. 1noun(informal)

    An eccentric or crazy person, often behaving in an unpredictable or absurd manner.

  2. 2adjective(informal)

    Crazy, absurd, or eccentric, especially in a humorous or lighthearted way.

Example Sentences

casual

“My uncle is a real screwball; he always tells the funniest stories.”

business

“The director is known for making screwball comedies.”

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A type of film comedy characterized by fast-paced, witty dialogue and absurd situations.

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