Definitions:

1. A person who acts in a silly or eccentric manner, often for comedic effect. NOUN
   • The circus zany entertained the crowd with his slapstick humor.
2. Characterizing behavior or actions that are usually strange or absurd. ADJECTIVE
   • The movie is filled with zany plot twists and quirky characters.
3. Describing someone or something that is amusing in a silly or unusual way. ADJECTIVE
   • The comedian's zany antics had the audience laughing all night.
   • The entertainer was known for their zany antics.

Synonyms:

• buffoonish
• clownish
• comedian
• comic
• funny
• goofy
• madcap
• sappy
• silly
• wacky