English Explanatory Dictionary

loony tune

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-loony tune.wav

Word forms

loony tune loony tunes loony toon looney toon

Etymology

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

Related words

looney tunes
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