crackpot

Adjective modifier

few: He, alongside a few other crackpots, is calling for a fully comprehensive, independent public inquiry into the Foot-and-Mouth epidemic.

Modifies a noun

• theory: Heublein, ' he said, ' we are not interested in your crackpot theories or anything else you have to say.
• idea: At last we get to have our say about this crackpot idea.
• scheme: The debate on gay marriage is just the latest crackpot scheme to try to be inclusive to all.
• inventor: Crackpot inventor Wallace is portrayed as more of a mad scientist than in previous episodes.
• comedy: The Professor presents the unveiling of his latest invention in this crackpot comedy.
• view: I will explain, to anyone who is interested in my crackpot views.

Noun used with modifier

bit: This might sound a bit crackpot but I do actually believe that language institutes reality in some mysterious way.