Lunacy Definition & Meaning

lunacy
noun
  1. obsolete terms for legal insanity
  2. foolish or senseless behavior

"Lunacy" in song lyrics

See how lunacy is used in real songs:

  • "Instead I got lunacy"
    Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy *
  • "Overcome with a mild case of lunacy"
    Da Beatminerz f/ Diamond — Best At That
  • "With truancy and lunacy"
    Jesse Abraham — Little Bit of Everything

Usage tips for "lunacy"

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