Wackinesses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A quality or state characterized by bizarre or eccentric behaviors and antics; the plural form that describes multiple instances of being unusual or whimsically absurd; a collection of traits that embody a playful or unpredictable nature
2. The condition of exhibiting humorous or strange behavior; several examples showcasing a comical or surreal disposition; a variety of traits that signify lightheartedness and unconventional fun
3. The state of being wildly amusing or unconventional; numerous expressions of whimsicality or oddity; a diverse range of features highlighting eccentricity and playfulness

Etymology: "Wackinesses" is the plural of "wackiness," a noun that is simply "wacky" with the suffix "-ness" attached. That suffix is one of English's oldest productive endings: it comes from Old English "-nes" and ultimately descends from a Germanic word for a state or quality, so "wackiness" names the quality of being wacky, and its plural names separate instances of that quality. The adjective "wacky" is the more interesting half. It belongs to the family of "whack," a word of imitative origin tied to a sharp blow, and the adjective developed from there into the slang sense of eccentric or crazy. The sense of eccentric fun is what makes "wackinesses" so suited to describing silly comic antics: each plural instance is a single bit of goofy behaviour.