Balloonacy
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An excessive mania for hot-air balloons. nonce-word, uncountable
"We live in an age of balloonacy. Only a few weeks ago I sent you the account of M. Nadar and his 'Géant,” “the greatest balloon in the world;” now M. Eugène Godard has built an 'Aigle,' by the side of which the 'Giant' is a mere dwarf."
Example
More examples"We live in an age of balloonacy. Only a few weeks ago I sent you the account of M. Nadar and his 'Géant,” “the greatest balloon in the world;” now M. Eugène Godard has built an 'Aigle,' by the side of which the 'Giant' is a mere dwarf."
Etymology
Blend of balloon + lunacy.
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