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

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."

Full of loops or curling shapes.

"Her handwriting was loopy and hard to read."

How to use loopy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDazed and a little crazy-acting, or shaped with lots of loops.

When to use it

Informal, mild — softer than calling someone "crazy."

Word forms

loopier comparative, loopiest superlative

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Etymology

From loop plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for loopy

copy poopy canopy jalopy Snoopy droopy entropy photocopy colonoscopy philanthropy

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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.