Meaning of the word loony in English

What does loony mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

loony

US /ˈluː.ni/

UK /ˈluː.ni/

a foolish or eccentric person

Example:

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He's a bit of a loony, but harmless.

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Some people think he's a loony for living in a treehouse.

Synonym:

nut crackpot eccentric madman lunatic

foolish or mad

Example:

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That's a completely loony idea!

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He gave me a loony grin.

Synonym:

crazy mad insane foolish eccentric

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