balmy person — a person who is mentally unbalanced, eccentric, or slightly crazy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is mentally unbalanced, eccentric, or slightly crazy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːmi ˈpɜːrsən/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor is a bit of a balmy person - he waters his lawn during rainstorms.
- She thought I was a balmy person for collecting vintage doorknobs.
- The balmy person on the bus kept singing opera to his reflection in the window.
balmy person
NOUN[/ˈbɑːmi ˈpɜːrsən/]
a person who is mentally unbalanced, eccentric, or slightly crazy
a person wearing mismatched clothing dances wildly to music only they can hear while talking animatedly to a park statue. They spin around with exaggerated arm movements and bow politely to the stone figure as if having a deep conversation. Their unusual behavior creates a chain reaction as nearby people stop their activities to stare. Joggers slow down, dog walkers pause, and children point while their parents pull them closer. Some onlookers shake their heads with concerned expressions while others smile at the harmless but strange display. a person who is mentally unbalanced and eccentric in their behavior
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'balme' meaning fragrant ointment or soothing substance. In 19th-century British slang, 'balmy' shifted from meaning 'mild and pleasant' to 'mentally confused,' as if one's mind were made hazy by intoxicating fragrances.
Breakdown
balm (fragrant healing ointment) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor is a bit of a balmy person - he waters his lawn during rainstorms.”
“She thought I was a balmy person for collecting vintage doorknobs.”
“The balmy person on the bus kept singing opera to his reflection in the window.”
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