Kook

A 'kook' is an informal and often derogatory term for a person who is considered eccentric, odd, or unconventional. They may exhibit unusual behavior, hold peculiar beliefs, or have a strange appearance, often to an extreme degree. The term implies a lack of conformity to societal norms, and is frequently used to describe someone viewed as foolish, silly, or even mentally unstable. The specific behavior or characteristics that define a 'kook' are subjective and depend heavily on cultural context and personal opinion.

Kook meaning with examples

• During the beach cleanup, that guy in the banana suit and juggling rubber chickens really stood out. He was a real kook, but he made the event more memorable, I guess. People were either amused or thoroughly bewildered, as he was making odd jokes. It made everyone forget they had to pick up trash!
• My uncle believes aliens built the pyramids and wears a tin foil hat constantly. He's a lovable kook, always full of outlandish stories and conspiracy theories that make family gatherings entertaining. He's probably harmless, but I can never be in complete agreement with him about anything!
• The artist, known for her sculptures of garden gnomes riding motorcycles, was considered a bit of a kook by the art world, but her work certainly generated attention. Her outlandish ideas attracted many of the same inclinations she was. Although many ridiculed her ideas, she remained a pillar in the artistic world.
• After the software update failed, the IT support guy started rambling about gremlins in the system, and how all the technology was taking over. I've been dealing with computers for years, and it seemed he'd become a bit of a kook, especially after he put all the keyboards in a different order.
• Despite his scientific achievements, Professor Eldridge became a kook, and was laughed at after making an appearance in a purple cape and claiming to have invented a teleportation device in his garage. All these claims were a little too outlandish to be taken seriously, especially when talking about the laws of science!