Meaning & Definition of word "Loony"

Loony

/ˈluːni/

1. A crazy or eccentric person.
- Example: Don't mind her; she's just a loony who's always coming up with wild stories.
2. Informal term for someone who is acting irrationally.
- Example: After his latest stunt, the media labeled him a loony.

1. Crazy or eccentric; foolish.
- Example: He has some loony ideas about how to solve the world's problems.
2. Dressed or behaving in an unconventional way; zany.
- Example: The party was full of loony costumes that made everyone laugh.

Derived from 'lunatic', related to the moon, implying craziness.

loony tunes:

referring to silly or nonsensical behavior, also a famous cartoon series.

loony bin:

informal term for a mental hospital.

lunatic:

an insane person.

eccentric:

a person with unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior.

Meaning: Wacky or goofy.

Example Sentence: He's acting so loony today, it's hilarious!

Meaning: Strange or unusual.

Example Sentence: That loony behavior isn't typical of him.