Loon Definition & Meaning

loon
noun
  1. a worthless lazy fellow
  2. large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes
  3. a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought

"Loon" in song lyrics

See how loon is used in real songs:

  • "This, is, the, remix - Loon.."
    G. Dep f/ Black Rob, Kain, Loon, Mark Curry, P. Diddy — Let's Get It (Remix) (Bonus Track) *
  • "They dress me as a clown, I'm screamin as a loon"
    Insane Clown Posse — Mental Warp
  • "Now you think that I'm some bizarre loon"
    Jesse Abraham — Life Is a Free Throw

Usage tips for "loon"

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