luny

[ loo-nee ]

/ ˈlu ni /

a less common variant of loony¹.

QUIZZES

Nourish your vocabulary with a refresher on the words from the week of September 14–20, 2020!

Question 1 of 7

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"I ain't surprised at anything from that luny," said another voice.
A Son of Hagar|Sir Hall Caine
Then, à propos of marriages, she grew confidential and almost tearful about their distresses in the case of their daughter "Luny."
Boston Neighbours In Town and Out|Agnes Blake Poor
Mother says I was luny most of the time after they struck in.
The Story Girl|Lucy Maud Montgomery
Moral: People who expect to be Luny will find it safer to travel in a Bunch.
Fables in Slang|George Ade

Even then you talked of her only when the knock on your head sent you luny.
For the Soul of Rafael|Marah Ellis Ryan