Meaning of the word kook in English

What does kook mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

kook

US /kuːk/
UK /kuːk/

Noun

a crazy or eccentric person

Example:
My uncle is a bit of a kook, always telling wild stories.
Don't mind him, he's just a harmless old kook.