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spoony

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spoon⋅y

  [spoo-nee]
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–adjective, spoon⋅i⋅er, spoon⋅i⋅est. Informal.
1. foolishly or sentimentally amorous.
2. foolish; silly.
Origin:
1805–15; spoon + -y 1

Related forms:
spoon⋅i⋅ly, adverb
spoon⋅i⋅ness, noun
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spoon·y also spoon·ey   (spōō'nē)   
adj.   spoon·i·er, spoon·i·est

  1. Enamored in a silly or sentimental way.

  2. Feebly sentimental; gushy.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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