General
loon
What does loon mean?
A boy, a young lad. The north-east Scots counterpart to 'quinie' (girl). Standard Doric — completely neutral, used by everyone from grannies to teachers.
"The loon's away tae the fitba wi' his da."
Origin
Older Scots 'loun' meaning a lad or fellow. Nothing to do with the North American 'loon' (the bird, or the slang for a fool) — different word, different root.
Frequently asked questions
What does loon mean in Doric?
Loon is a Doric word for a boy or young man.
How do you use loon in a sentence?
"He's a good loon" means he's a good lad.
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