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loopier

 

[ ˈluːpiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of mind

Loopier is an informal term that describes a state of being eccentric or silly. It often refers to someone who is acting in a crazy or nonsensical manner, sometimes as a result of fatigue or stress. This word is frequently used in social settings to highlight quirky or outlandish behavior. It's synonymous with being goofy or light-headed, and can apply to both actions and thoughts.

Synonyms

eccentric, goofy, quirky, silly

Examples of usage

  • After the long meeting, I felt a bit loopier than usual.
  • Her jokes became loopier as the night went on.
  • He tends to get loopier when he's sleep-deprived.

Translations

Translations of the word "loopier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais louco

🇮🇳 अधिक पागल

🇩🇪 verrückter

🇮🇩 lebih gila

🇺🇦 більш божевільний

🇵🇱 bardziej szalony

🇯🇵 より狂った

🇫🇷 plus fou

🇪🇸 más loco

🇹🇷 daha deli

🇰🇷 더 미친

🇸🇦 أكثر جنونًا

🇨🇿 více šílený

🇸🇰 viac bláznivý

🇨🇳 更疯狂

🇸🇮 bolj nor

🇮🇸 frekar brjála

🇰🇿 бұрынғыдан да жынды

🇬🇪 მოიხედება უფრო გიჟურად

🇦🇿 daha dəlixana

🇲🇽 más loco

Word origin

The term 'loopier' is derived from the word 'loopy', which has its origins in American slang from the mid-20th century. The root 'loop' evokes the idea of something twisted or circular, reflecting the unpredictable and winding nature of thoughts or behavior associated with being loopy. The '-er' suffix is commonly added to indicate a greater degree of the quality described by the adjective. Originally, 'loopy' may have been used to describe intoxication or disorientation, but over time, it has come to refer more generally to whimsical or absurd behavior. The word has gained popularity in various colloquial contexts as it captures an essence of light-heartedness or silliness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,554, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.