A Dictionary of Epithets and Terms of Address
A shortened phonetic form of ‘lunatic’ used to mean a foolish person. ‘Loony’ could also be considered as a diminutive of ‘loon’, making that term more friendly. ‘You old loony’ is used by a young man to his friend in At Arms with Morpheus, by O.Henry.
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