Loopy: meaning, definitions and examples

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loopy

 

[ หˆluหpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

casual behavior

The term 'loopy' is often used to describe someone who seems silly, crazy, or out of touch with reality. It is commonly used in a light-hearted context, suggesting that the person may be acting in an exaggerated or whimsical manner. The word can also imply a sense of being dazed or confused, often as a result of fatigue, stress, or medication. In everyday conversation, saying someone is loopy usually carries a non-serious connotation, indicating that their behavior is amusing or harmless.

Synonyms

crazy, eccentric, quirky, silly, zany

Examples of usage

  • After the long meeting, she felt a bit loopy.
  • He was acting loopy after staying up all night.
  • The medicine made him feel loopy.
  • She thought he was just being loopy for fun.

Translations

Translations of the word "loopy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น circular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kreisfรถrmig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒะณะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrฤ…gล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ††ๅฝขใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท circulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ circular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dairesel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ˜•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุฆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kruhovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพช็Žฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kroลพni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตาฃะฑะตั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ circular

Etymology

The word 'loopy' has its origins in American English, emerging in the early 20th century. It is believed to have derived from the word 'loop,' which refers to a curve or bend, often creating a sense of circular movement. This connection to loops conveys a sense of disorientation or a departure from a straight path of thinking. Over time, 'loopy' has evolved to describe not only physical disorientation but also mental states, suggesting a playful or light-headed demeanor. The term has been used in various forms of popular culture, including music and television, reinforcing its connotation of silliness or whimsicality. Today, it is frequently heard in informal contexts, maintaining its association with a carefree or even carefree approach to life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,833, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.