adj
loopy
LOO-pee
Loopy (adj) means Slightly crazy, silly, or dazed, often from tiredness or medication. Example: “The painkillers made her feel loopy for hours.”
adj
1
Slightly crazy, silly, or dazed, often from tiredness or medication.
"The painkillers made her feel loopy for hours."
"His plan to fund the trip sounded a bit loopy."
2
Full of loops or curling shapes.
"Her handwriting was loopy and hard to read."
How to use loopy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDazed and a little crazy-acting, or shaped with lots of loops.
When to use it
Informal, mild — softer than calling someone "crazy."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- loopier
- Superlative
- loopiest
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Etymology
From loop plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for loopy
copy
poopy
canopy
jalopy
Snoopy
droopy
entropy
photocopy
anisotropy
laparoscopy
colonoscopy
bronchoscopy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “loopy” mean?
The word “loopy” means slightly crazy, silly, or dazed, often from tiredness or medication. In plain terms, dazed and a little crazy-acting, or shaped with lots of loops.
How do you pronounce “loopy”?
“Loopy” is pronounced LOO-pee (/ˈluː.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “loopy” in a sentence?
Here is “loopy” used in a sentence: “The painkillers made her feel loopy for hours.”
What part of speech is “loopy”?
“Loopy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “loopy” have?
“Loopy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slightly crazy, silly, or dazed, often from tiredness or medication.
