What does LOONS mean?

Loons

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A large diving bird of the family Gaviidae, with a straight pointed bill, short wings, and webbed feet.
2. A silly or foolish person, or a person who is crazy or eccentric.

Pronunciations:

• US: /luːnz/
• UK: /luːnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "loons" originated from Middle English "loon" which means a "lout" or an "idler". It has been used to describe the bird species since the 17th century. The word has been used to describe a foolish person since the early 19th century.

Synonyms:

• Diver
• Waterbird
• Fool
• Idiot
• Eccentric

Related Words:

• Loony
• Loops
• Loose
• Looms
• Looks

Example Sentences:

1. The loons were seen diving for fish in the lake.
2. Hes a bit of a loon, always telling jokes and making silly faces.