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zany

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zany
a clown or buffoon, esp one in old comedies who imitated other performers with ludicrous effect


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The zany was progenitor to the specialist in humor, as
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Oh, you selfish young zany of a man, after all you have said to her, won't you make it up and let me return to my coffee?
The Little White Bird by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
 
 
 
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