1. the quality or state of being zany; silly or eccentric behavior

Examples

• The comedian’s zaniness kept the audience laughing throughout the show.
• Her zaniness made her popular at parties but sometimes got her in trouble at work.
• The movie’s zaniness appealed to children but confused some adults.
• Despite his zaniness, he was actually quite intelligent and thoughtful.
• The zaniness of the situation made it hard to take seriously.
• She embraced her zaniness as part of her creative personality.