spoony

spoon·y

[spoo-nee]
adjective, spoon·i·er, spoon·i·est. Informal.
1.
foolishly or sentimentally amorous.
2.
foolish; silly.

Origin:
1805–15; spoon + -y1

spoon·i·ly, adverb
spoon·i·ness, noun
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spoony or slang, rare, old-fashioned spooney (ˈspuːnɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , spoonier, spooniest
1.  foolishly or stupidly amorous
 
n , spoonier, spooniest, spoonies
2.  a fool or silly person, esp one in love
 
spooney or slang, rare, old-fashioned spooney
 
adj
 
n

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Spoony is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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