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Origin of spoony
First recorded in 1805–15; spoon (in the archaic sense “shallow person, simpleton, fool”) + -y 1
Example Sentences
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A DJ party night, featuring sets from Radio 2 presenters Sara Cox, DJ Spoony, Gary Davies, Michelle Visage and Rylan will kick off the weekend on the Friday night.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Radio presenter DJ Spoony has thanked the NHS and his family after being treated in hospital for a "small bleed to the brain".
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024
The ceremony was attended by some of music's biggest names, including Duran Duran, DJ Spoony and Nile Rodgers.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2021
Yet Faldo would no doubt have included Spoony and McBrain, along with Olazàbal, in Montgomerie's description of what is needed from the help.
From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2010
Ma would order the eggs and English muffin, Spoony always got the French toast, and me and Dad both got pancakes.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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