loony
1 Americannoun
plural
looniesadjective
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lunatic; insane
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foolish or ridiculous
noun
Other Word Forms
- looniness noun
Etymology
Origin of loony
Example Sentences
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The surtitles intentionally refrain from translating much of what he says, leaving the audience to rely on his loony spoken tone and loony tunes to carry meaning.
From Los Angeles Times
Connor, in the meantime, is suddenly out of sorts about the wedding cake, referring to it as a “loony cake.”
From Salon
He seemed about one step away from being one of those loony types who mumbled to themselves on the street downtown.
From Literature
“We had to pick the looniest of the bunch, didn’t we?”
From Literature
While this can prove tricky for famous estates and those looking to capitalize from someone else’s legacy, it ensures that beloved works can live forever, even if it’s in some loony, bastardized way.
From Salon
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