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What does "loony" mean as a noun?

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Rebecca

As a noun, a "loony" is a person who is crazy or silly! It can be used if someone acts or does something silly. However! It can also be a derogatory term for someone who is mentally ill, so be careful in what context you use it in. Ex: She went on the scary rollercoaster ten times. She's a loony. Ex: You're not a loony, George. What you did was reasonable. Ex: That's rude of you to call him a looney.

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