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zany vs fool

fool vs zany

zany and fool both are nouns.

zany is an adjective but fool is not an adjective.

zany is not a verb while fool is a verb.

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

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