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- Dictionaryspoony/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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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.
Spoony is an informal adjective meaning foolishly or sentimentally amorous, or a noun meaning a fool or silly person. Learn the origin, usage and history of this word from Dictionary.com.
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.
Sep 28, 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 spooney.
adjective: having an excess of sentiment or sensibility : having or expressing strong feelings of love, sadness, etc., in a way that may seem foolish or excessive. Next morning Fred showed me one of the crumpled flowers in his vest pocket, and looked very sentimental. — Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, 1868-9.
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.
Spoony means excessively sentimental or affectionate behavior, or a foolishly amorous person. Find out more about the word's origin, synonyms, examples, and related terms on OneLook dictionary.
