loony tunes
Americannoun
plural
loony tunesEtymology
Origin of loony tunes
First recorded in 1985–90; after Looney Tunes, name of a series of animated cartoons
Example Sentences
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“LeVar Burton is sitting there, brilliant and uncomplicated and with four decades of a loyal fan base, and these f— loony tunes roll the dice with Discount Patrick Bateman,” tweeted writer Charlotte Clymer.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, the ball has been lobbed to LeBron James, who like Jordan, enters the world of the Loony Tunes alongside cartoon icons Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
From Reuters
Gabriel Iglesias mocked cancel culture while defending his role as the famous Loony Tunes character Speedy Gonzales in "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
From Fox News
We’re feeling loopy and a little loony tunes under lockdown, and bet you are, too.
From New York Times
Seeing the archenemies in the wild is better than any Loony Tunes episode.
From Washington Post
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