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crackpot

The correct spelling is crackpot.

How to pronounce crackpot

noun

Say it like: Cra-kpo-t

The correct spelling is crackpot. An eccentric, crazy or foolish person. A kook. For example: "Time will tell whether he is a crackpot or a genius for promoting that sort of idea."

Usage Examples

Time will tell whether he is a crackpot or a genius for promoting that sort of idea.

a crackpot idea

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An eccentric, crazy or foolish person. A kook.
  2. 2.Someone addicted to crack cocaine (i.e. a drug addict).

adjective

  1. 1.Eccentric or impractical.

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