"croony" meaning in English

See croony in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more croony [comparative], most croony [superlative]
Rhymes: -uːni Etymology: croon + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|croon|y}} croon + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} croony (comparative more croony, superlative most croony)
  1. Characterized by crooning. Related terms: crony
    Sense id: en-croony-en-adj-PMj5zYfO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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