adj
moony
Moony (adj) means looking like the Moon.
adj
1
Looking like the Moon.
2
Forgetful and easily distracted, lost in a daydream.
"Less violent, but no less eerie, was a teenage girl with Down’s syndrome who suddenly lolloped up to me on a sidewalk in Tacoma, Washington – I being then a morose and moony college student – and kissed me on the cheek."
— Terry Castle, Do I like it? (2011)
3
Foolishly sentimental, pining over someone or something.
"We're facing the second baddest ship in the known universe and our AI is making moony eyes at Mr. Tall, Spark, and Handsome!"
— Ethlie Ann Vare, Star-Crossed (2001)
4
(informal) Slightly unwell, or a little drunk.
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What is the meaning of moony?
"moony" (adj) means looking like the Moon.
What is another word for moony?
Other words for "moony" include dreamy, moonlit, woolgathering.
What is the opposite of moony?
The opposite of "moony" is attentive.
What are the different meanings of moony?
"moony" has 3 main meanings: 1. Looking like the Moon; 2. Forgetful and easily distracted, lost in a daydream; 3. Foolishly sentimental, pining over someone or something.
