spoony

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Enamored in a silly or sentimental way; having a crush (on someone).
  2. Feebly sentimental; gushy.
  3. Similar to a spoon.
noun
  1. A foolish, simple, or silly person.
  2. A foolishly amorous person.
  3. Alternative form of spoonie (“person with chronic illness or disability”).

Pronunciation

/ˈspuː.ni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spoony.wav

Word forms

spoony spoonier spooniest spooney spoonie spoonies

Etymology

From spoon + -y. See notes at spoonie.

Derived words

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