loony tune
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Meaning · English
A silly or crazy person; a person whose actions are unpredictable and irrational.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Some loony tune parked his car in the no parking section.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “loony tune” mean?
A silly or crazy person; a person whose actions are unpredictable and irrational.
Is “loony tune” formal or informal?
loony tune is generally humorous, slang.