What does loony mean?
Loony means (informal, offensive, derogatory, of a person) Insane..
Loony
/ˈluːni/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal, offensive, derogatory, of a person) Insane..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, offensive, derogatory, of a person) Insane.
- (informal, offensive, derogatory, of a thing) Very silly, absurd.
- (informal, offensive, derogatory) An insane or very foolish person.
Example Sentences
loony scheme
completely loony
They dismissed his loony ideas.
The movie is full of loony characters.
Why, there’s hundreds of lunies of the sort to be met in London.
Synonyms for loony
Antonyms for loony
Related Words
Word Forms
- loonier
- looniest
- loonie
- luny
- looney
- loonies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for loony?
Common synonyms include balmy, insane, crazy, wacky.
What is the opposite of loony?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use loony in a sentence?
loony scheme
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