loopier; loopiest
1
: having or characterized by loops
2
loopily adverb
loopiness noun

Examples of loopy in a Sentence

The movie has a certain loopy charm.
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David Montgomery has 10 total touchdowns in 10 games — an impressive feat, but downright loopy considering that backfield mate Jahmyr Gibbs has nine of his own. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 Thus, instead of having an independent voice in former Gov. Larry Hogan who could have helped block any loopy legislation by Republicans, Maryland is left with a backbencher of a minority party who will accomplish little other than to be a reliable vote for soon-to-be Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024 Inhaling nitrous gives a loopy, giddy sort of high that can last up to five minutes. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 But his tenacious and loopy ex-wife, the private eye Fiona (Gordon), could foil their master plan. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loopy 

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of loopy was in 1811

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“Loopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loopy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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