spoony

spoon·y

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spoo-nee]
- /ˈspu ni/
- /ˈspuː.nɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spoo-nee]
- /ˈspu ni/

Definitions of spoony word

adjective spoony foolishly or sentimentally amorous. 1
adjective spoony foolish; silly. 1
adjective spoony foolishly or stupidly amorous 0
noun spoony a fool or silly person, esp one in love 0
adjective spoony silly or foolish; esp., foolishly sentimental or amorous 0

See all 5 definitions of spoony

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Origin of spoony

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; spoon + -y1

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Parts of speech for Spoony

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Spoony

spoony popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for spoony

adj spoony

flirtatious — given or inclined to flirtation.

adjective spoony

dallying — Present participle of dally.

All 2 Synonyms of spoony