Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

screwy

adjective
/ˈskruː.i/
Definition
Something that is strange, eccentric, or crazy in a way that is amusing or unexpected.
Examples
  • His screwy ideas always make us laugh during meetings.
  • She has a screwy sense of humor that some people find hard to understand.
  • The movie was filled with screwy twists that kept the audience guessing.
Meaning
The term ‘screwy’ often describes a situation, behavior, or object that is unusual or nonsensical, sometimes evoking humor.
Synonyms
  • eccentric
  • crazy
  • quirky
  • absurd
  • weird