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loony tune

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.77 in modern English

Syllables
loony -tune
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A silly or crazy person; a person whose actions are unpredictable and irrational.

Humorous; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably after Looney Tunes cartoon characters, because these characters are noted for their silliness.

Usage

Inflected Forms

loony tunes (plural) loony toon (alternative) looney toon (alternative)

Phrases

looney tunes

Frequently Paired Words

looney tunes

Questions

What does loony tune mean?
A silly or crazy person; a person whose actions are unpredictable and irrational.
Where does loony tune come from?
Probably after Looney Tunes cartoon characters, because these characters are noted for their silliness.

How to pronounce loony tune

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