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Cockamamie

Description:

Cockamamie is an adjective that describes something as silly, absurd, or nonsensical. It is often used to convey a sense of disbelief or incredulity towards a particular idea or situation.

Example Sentences:

• The professor dismissed the student's cockamamie theory during the lecture.
• My friend came up with a cockamamie excuse to skip work today.
• She had a cockamamie idea to build a flying car using cardboard.

Usage:

- In a popular sense, cockamamie is often used to describe ideas, theories, or explanations that are regarded as foolish or baseless.

- In a local context, cockamamie may also refer to a particular tradition, rumor, or story that is exclusive or peculiar to a certain location or community.

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