Loony Definition & Meaning

loony
adjective
  1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy"
noun
  1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous

"Loony" in song lyrics

See how loony is used in real songs:

  • "I'll be hawkin' a loogie, it ain't no stoppin' this loony"
    The Boss Hog Barbarians — Celph Destruction
  • "Which reminds me you find me kind of loony"
    The Mistahs — Wuff Tickets
  • "Tarintino couldn't come more loony,"
    Rasheed — Let the Games Begin

Usage tips for "loony"

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