1
as in lunatic
one having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind
giggled like a loon at his own jokes
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as in idiot
a stupid person
the loons at the grocery store had put the potato chips at the bottom of the bag
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Recent Examples of loon
But even as the world’s most fruitful common loon, Fe still suffers the occasional loss.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
In any case: Conservatives are habitually accused of being loons, bigots, and racists — falsely.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Most Popular Photos: MN United’s loon sculpture comes together near Allianz Field
Longtime Mendota supper club Axel’s closing after nearly 30 years
Metro Transit police chief, previously on leave from department, now out
Calling all voters: What is the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’?
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2024
The giant loon sculpture near Allianz Field in St. Paul is beginning to look flightworthy.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
In any case: Conservatives are habitually accused of being loons, bigots, and racists — falsely.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Most Popular Photos: MN United’s loon sculpture comes together near Allianz Field
Longtime Mendota supper club Axel’s closing after nearly 30 years
Metro Transit police chief, previously on leave from department, now out
Calling all voters: What is the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota’?
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2024
The giant loon sculpture near Allianz Field in St. Paul is beginning to look flightworthy.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loon
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This is especially true as conversations around mental health have questioned the sensationalizing spectacle of the sociopath and psychopath.Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the bleak original was satisfied with the explanation that Patrick and Karin are simply psychopaths, the American version naturally needs to find a deeper reason for their crimes.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Death comes for us all, but not before time makes fools of us first.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Being thought of as cool is a little bit of a fool’s errand for parents and other adults when coolness, like language itself, is a moving target.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the franchise that's become way too timely for comfort, the first film is tops, with Ethan Hawke trying to keep his family safe from masked maniacs during an all-night legal crime spree.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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To let mystics into this realm leads to error, disorder, and insurrection—to government by fanatics, maniacs, and despots claiming divinity.Simon Critchley, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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“Loon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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