loon

noun
UK: /luːn/
US: /luːn/

  1. A silly or foolish person.

    1. Don't be such a loon, it's just a game.
    2. He acts like a loon sometimes, but he's actually very smart under the surface.

Synonyms

nitwit idiot fool
loon noun

  1. A large diving bird with a distinctive call, known for its haunting cry.

    1. We saw a loon on the lake today.
    2. The cry of the loon echoed across the tranquil water at dusk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "loon" is /luːn/ in British English and /luːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loon": nitwit, idiot, fool.

Example usage of "loon": "Don't be such a loon, it's just a game.". More examples on the page.