"loony tune" meaning in All languages combined

See loony tune on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-loony tune.wav Forms: loony tunes [plural]
Etymology: Probably after Looney Tunes cartoon characters, because these characters are noted for their silliness. Head templates: {{en-noun}} loony tune (plural loony tunes)
  1. (slang, humorous) A silly or crazy person; a person whose actions are unpredictable and irrational. Tags: humorous, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: loony toon, looney toon Related terms: looney tunes
    Sense id: en-loony_tune-en-noun-KW6Q1g~Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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