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Vocabulary Entry
screwy
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Informal term describing something that is strange, unusual, or eccentric.
Example Sentences
"His screwy jokes always make the room laugh."
"She has a screwy way of solving problems that no one else understands."
"The movie was filled with screwy plots and unexpected twists."
N
noun
A slang term for a person or thing that is eccentric or not entirely sane.
Example Sentences
"That guy's a bit of a screwy; you never know what he's going to say next."
"The novel's protagonist is a screwy who believes he can communicate with animals."
"In our town, there are always a few screwy characters keeping things interesting."
V
verb
To make something screwy or distorted; to twist or bend out of shape.
Example Sentences
"He screwy the metal until it resembled an abstract sculpture."
"If you keep screwy the wires, you might end up causing a short circuit."
"She accidentally screwy the lid too tightly, making it hard to open."