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fool vs zany

zany vs fool

fool and zany both are nouns.

fool is not an adjective while zany is an adjective.

fool is a verb but zany is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fool Yes No Yes No
zany Yes Yes No No
As nouns, zany is a hyponym of fool; that is, zany is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fool:
  • fool: a person who lacks good judgment
  • zany: a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
fool (noun) zany (noun)
a person who lacks good judgment a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
fool (adjective) zany (adjective)
ludicrous, foolish
like a clown
fool (verb) zany (verb)
indulge in horseplay
fool or hoax
spend frivolously and unwisely
make a fool or dupe of
Difference between fool and zany

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