zanyism/ˈzeɪni.ɪzəm/zanyism means clownishness; buffoonery. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.zanyism is pronounced /ˈzeɪni.ɪzəm/.EtymologyFrom zany + -ism.nounclownishness; buffoonery