Associations to the word «Cockamamie»

Wiktionary

COCKAMAMIE, noun. (US) (chiefly dated) A decal, a design that can be transferred to a surface.
COCKAMAMIE, noun. A foolish or ridiculous person.
COCKAMAMIE, adjective. Foolish, ill-considered, silly, unbelievable.
COCKAMAMIE, adjective. Trifling.

Dictionary definition

COCKAMAMIE, adjective. Ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books".

Wise words

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Dhammapada