"Maniloony" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Maniloonies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Manilow + loony. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Manilow|loony}} Blend of Manilow + loony Head templates: {{en-noun}} Maniloony (plural Maniloonies)
  1. (fandom slang) A fan of American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. Tags: slang Synonyms: Fanilow

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