looney
word
Definition
An informal and often playful word to describe someone who is crazy, very strange, or acts in a silly, unpredictable way.
Usage & Nuances
'Looney' is very informal and can sound joking, affectionate, or mildly insulting depending on tone. Commonly used for eccentric or unpredictable people, sometimes spelled 'loony.' Not suitable for formal contexts. Similar to 'crazy,' but softer and more playful.
Spanish: loco - chiflado - excéntricoPortuguese (BR): maluco - doido - excêntricoPortuguese (PT): maluco - doido - excêntricoChinese (Simplified): 疯子 - 古怪的人Chinese (Traditional): 瘋子 - 古怪的人Hindi: पागल - अजीब आदमीArabic: مجنون - غريب الأطوارBengali: পাগলাটে - অদ্ভুত - হাস্যকর (আচরণ)Russian: чокнутый - сумасшедший - странный (шуточно)Japanese: 変わり者 - おかしな - 変なVietnamese: ngớ ngẩn - lập dị - kỳ cụcKorean: 엉뚱한 - 괴짜 - 이상한Turkish: kaçık - deli (şaka yollu) - tuhafUrdu: دیوانہ (مذاقاً) - عجیب و غریبIndonesian: gila-gilaan - aneh - lucu
Example Sentences
My brother acts a bit looney when he's excited.
basic
That movie was so looney, I couldn't stop laughing.
basic
Sometimes my cat does looney things.
basic
You drove all night for ice cream? That's pretty looney!
natural
I know it sounds looney, but I really believe in aliens.
natural
He’s a bit looney, but we love him anyway.
natural