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Meaning of the word loony in English

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loony

US /ˈluː.ni/
UK /ˈluː.ni/
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Noun

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

Adjective

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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