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Origin of spoony
First recorded in 1805–15; spoon (in the archaic sense “shallow person, simpleton, fool”) + -y 1
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After taking over the breakfast show, Mills was replaced on his former afternoon slot by Trevor Nelson, whose evening programme was taken over by DJ Spoony.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
At Addenbrooke's, Spoony was told doctors "need to operate", and ended up spending Christmas Day in hospital.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024
The ceremony was attended by some of music's biggest names, including Duran Duran, DJ Spoony and Nile Rodgers.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2021
Yet Faldo would no doubt have included Spoony and McBrain, along with Olazàbal, in Montgomerie's description of what is needed from the help.
From The Guardian • Sep. 27, 2010
Spoony stood in the doorway, nodding his head, and clapping his hands, a sarcastic look on his face.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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