adjective
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informal dreamy or listless
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of or like the moon
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slang crazy or foolish
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of moony
Example Sentences
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It was a musical parody he wrote with Mr. More called “The Moony Shapiro Songbook,” and the Broadway cast included Jeff Goldblum and Judy Kaye.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022
Closer to home on Friday, the Moony Habits team brings house producer Maurice Fulton back to DTLA, and Chicago mainstay Green Velvet hits up Sound in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2016
Chloe’s prize for first agreeing to compete in the spelling bee were three pet rats she has named Moony, Wormtail and Tonks after characters from J.K.
From Washington Times • May 22, 2016
Lupin’s death is a sore spot for many fans, who fell in love with the werewolf, nicknamed Moony.
From The Guardian • May 2, 2016
And maybe Moony wouldn't have to write in diaries—not that there's anything wrong with you.
From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds
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