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Definition of 'loon'

English

(wikipedia)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) loun. Folk etymology associates it slang-wise with lunatic; see loony.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • idler, lout
  • (chiefly|Scotland|Ulster) boy, lad
  • (chiefly|Scotland) harlot; mistress
  • (chiefly|Scotland) simpleton
  • (slang) crazy or deranged person
  • (Ireland) English Soldier of an expeditionary army in Ireland.
    • Synonyms
    * (crazy person ): lunatic, psycho, wacko
    See also
    * looney, loony, loonie

    Etymology 2

    Of Scandinavian origin, akin to (etyl) , compare (lament).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (US|Canada) Any of various birds, of the order Gaviiformes , of North America and Europe that dive for fish and have a short tail, webbed feet and a yodeling cry.
    • Synonyms
    * diver
    Derived terms
    * Black-throated Loon (Gavia arctica) * great northern loon, common loon, (Gavia immer) * Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) * Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) * Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) * loonie

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    Similar to 'loon'

    lean, lain, loan, lion, loin, lien, lawn, lyn, limn, lin, layn, lown, luan, lauan, lyon, loun, layin