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loony tunes

American  

noun

plural

loony tunes
  1. Informal. loony.


Etymology

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