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Lunatic Definition & Meaning

lunatic
adjective
  1. insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
noun
  1. an insane person
  2. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

"Lunatic" in song lyrics

See how lunatic is used in real songs:

  • "For my soldier to spit the sick, the lunatic"
    7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap)
  • "To turn me into a hip-hop lunatic"
    Apache — Wayz of a Murderahh
  • "And MC El for rhymin with this notty headed lunatic"
    Artifacts — Dynamite Soul

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Frequently asked questions

What does lunatic mean?
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon an insane person a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
What part of speech is lunatic?
Lunatic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does lunatic have?
Lunatic has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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