loony

¹ American  

[loo-nee] / ˈlu ni /

noun

plural

loonies

1. loonie.

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loony ² American  

[loo-nee] / ˈlu ni /

Sometimes luny or looney

adjective

loonier, looniest

1. lunatic; insane.

2. extremely or senselessly foolish.

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noun

plural

loonies

1. a lunatic.

loony British  

/ ˈluːnɪ /

adjective

1. lunatic; insane

2. foolish or ridiculous

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noun

1. a foolish or insane person

Other Word Forms

• looniness noun

Etymology

Origin of loony

First recorded in 1860–65; lun(atic) + -y ²

Example Sentences

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

Things didn’t really get loony until the tournament began.

From Los Angeles Times

“Is this full-moon business true? Does he actually turn loony once a month?”

From Literature

Owens brings a blend of loony energy and sincere malevolence that Cooper can’t quite muster.

From Salon

Reminders of such loony moments as Wilder’s “blue blanket” meltdown underscore the actor’s unbridled genius.

From Los Angeles Times

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