Synonyms & related words for cockamamie

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of cockamamie — including preposterous, ludicrous, absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical, laughable. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to cockamamie

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Synonyms for cockamamie

Common synonyms for cockamamie include preposterous, ludicrous, absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical, laughable, foolish, outrageous — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does cockamamie come from?

The word cockamamie breaks down into one root of French origin: the root cockamamie, from French decalcomanie (“decal transfer”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.