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    spoony
    /ˈspuːni/

    adjective

    • 1. sentimentally or foolishly amorous: "I was spoony over Miss Talmadge to the point of idolatry"

    noun

    • 1. a silly or foolish person: archaic "what the deuce can she find in that spoony of a Pitt Crawley?"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spoonySpoony Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Spoony is an adjective that means silly, foolish, or sentimental, especially in love. It comes from the slang word spoon, which may have been influenced by a Welsh custom of giving a spoon to a fiancé.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › spoonySPOONY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Spoony definition: foolishly or sentimentally amorous. See examples of SPOONY used in a sentence.

  4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › spoonyspoony - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · spoony is an adjective meaning enamored in a silly or sentimental way, or a noun meaning a foolish or amorous person. It is derived from spoon + -y and has alternative forms such as spoonie or spoony man.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › spoonySpoony - definition of spoony by The Free Dictionary

    Spoony means foolishly or stupidly amorous, or feebly sentimental. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and examples of spoony and its synonyms in this online dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPOONY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Spoony is a rare, old-fashioned, slang adjective that means foolishly or stupidly amorous, or a silly person, especially one in love. Learn more about its word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, and origin.

  7. www.yourdictionary.com › spoonySpoony Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Spoony is an adjective or noun that means silly or foolish, especially in a sentimental or amorous way. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of spoony from YourDictionary.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › spoony_adjspoony, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    Spoony is an adjective that has five meanings, such as "spoon-shaped" or "spoon-like". It is derived from spoon noun and verb, and pronounced as /ˈspuːni/ or /ˈspuni/.