der Spinner
Translation
crackpot, nutcase, weirdo, spinner
Examples
Glaub ihm nicht, er ist ein Spinner.
Don't believe him, he's a crackpot.
Der Angler wählte einen bunten Spinner.
The angler chose a colorful spinner.
Grammar Patterns
to call ((sb.)) a crackpot to call ((sb.)) a crackpot Everyone called him a crackpot.
Similar Words
Verrückter (crazy person), Sonderling (eccentric)
Etymology
From the verb 'spinnen' (to spin). Figuratively, someone whose thoughts are 'spinning' out of control.
Memory Tips
'Du spinnst!' means 'You're crazy!'. A 'Spinner' is a person who 'spins' crazy ideas.