Looney

adj, name, noun

adj, name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of loony. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    someone deranged and possibly dangerous wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of loony. alt-of, alternative
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Irish.

Synonyms

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crazycrazyloonynutcaseweirdo

Example

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"My favourite Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoon character is Marvin the Martian."

Etymology

Etymology 1

At least from 1829.

Etymology 2

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Luanaigh (“descendant of Luanach”), a personal name based on Middle Irish lúan (“light, warrior's halo, warrior”).

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