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Looney
Looney (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Looney is a common surname in parts of Ireland and the United States.”
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A surname of Irish origin.
"Looney is a common surname in parts of Ireland and the United States."
How to use Looney
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA family surname of Irish descent.
Common mistake
Not to be confused with the informal word "loony" meaning crazy, or "Looney" as in Looney Tunes.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Looneys
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Etymology
An anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Luanaigh.
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What does “Looney” mean?
The word “Looney” means a surname of Irish origin. In plain terms, a family surname of Irish descent.
How do you use “Looney” in a sentence?
Here is “Looney” used in a sentence: “Looney is a common surname in parts of Ireland and the United States.”
What part of speech is “Looney”?
“Looney” is a name.
Where does the word “Looney” come from?
The word “Looney” comes from Irish. An anglicised form of the Irish surname Ó Luanaigh.
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