cockamamie

or cock·a·ma·my

[ kok-uh-mey-mee ]

/ ˈkɒk əˌmeɪ mi /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR cockamamie ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective Slang.

ridiculous, pointless, or nonsensical: full of wild schemes and cockamamie ideas.

Origin of cockamamie

Probably earlier than 1940–45, Americanism; in its original sense, “paper strip with an image which could be transferred to the skin when moistened,” apparently alteration of decalcomania; the current sense “ridiculous” probably by association with cock-and-bull story, poppycock, etc.

Words nearby cockamamie

cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-hoop, Cockaigne, cock-a-leekie, cockalorum, cockamamie, cock-and-bull story, cockapoo, cock a snook, cockatiel, cockatoo

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Example sentences from the Web for cockamamie

In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check?
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers|Stereo Williams|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I wonder how much the Federalist Society invested in this cockamamie responsible procreation idea.
More on Responsible Procreation|Michael Tomasky|March 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“The whole ticking-time-bomb thesis is … so cockamamie,” said Carle.
Human Rights Watch: Prosecute Bush, Cheney Over Torture Crimes|R.M. Schneiderman|July 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Tunku Varadarajan on other cockamamie American beliefs—and why so many cling to them.
Ignorant America|Tunku Varadarajan|August 30, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for cockamamie

cockamamie

/ (ˌkɒkəˈmeɪmɪ) /

adjective

slang, mainly US ridiculous or nonsensicala cockamamie story

Word Origin for cockamamie

C20: in an earlier sense: a paper transfer, prob. a variant of decalcomania

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单词	cockamamie
释义	cockamamie or cock·a·ma·my [ kok-uh-mey-mee ] / ˈkɒk əˌmeɪ mi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cockamamie ON THESAURUS.COM adjective Slang. ridiculous, pointless, or nonsensical: full of wild schemes and cockamamie ideas. Origin of cockamamie Probably earlier than 1940–45, Americanism; in its original sense, “paper strip with an image which could be transferred to the skin when moistened,” apparently alteration of decalcomania; the current sense “ridiculous” probably by association with cock-and-bull story, poppycock, etc. Words nearby cockamamie cock-a-doodle-doo, cock-a-hoop, Cockaigne, cock-a-leekie, cockalorum, cockamamie, cock-and-bull story, cockapoo, cock a snook, cockatiel, cockatoo Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cockamamie In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check? Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers\|Stereo Williams\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST I wonder how much the Federalist Society invested in this cockamamie responsible procreation idea. More on Responsible Procreation\|Michael Tomasky\|March 27, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “The whole ticking-time-bomb thesis is … so cockamamie,” said Carle. Human Rights Watch: Prosecute Bush, Cheney Over Torture Crimes\|R.M. Schneiderman\|July 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Tunku Varadarajan on other cockamamie American beliefs—and why so many cling to them. Ignorant America\|Tunku Varadarajan\|August 30, 2010\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for cockamamie cockamamie / (ˌkɒkəˈmeɪmɪ) / adjective slang, mainly US ridiculous or nonsensicala cockamamie story Word Origin for cockamamie C20: in an earlier sense: a paper transfer, prob. a variant of decalcomania Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cockamamie insane, crazy, stupid, incoherent, unreasonable, preposterous, unsound, wrong, ridiculous, absurd, unwise, foolish, aberrant, unimaginable, incredible, astonishing, improbable, outlandish, implausible, impossible
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cockamamie

or cock·a·ma·my

adjective Slang.

Origin of cockamamie

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Example sentences from the Web for cockamamie

British Dictionary definitions for cockamamie

adjective

Word Origin for cockamamie

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