loopy

[ loo-pee ]

adjective

, loop·i·er, loop·i·est.

1. full of loops.
2. Slang.
   1. eccentric; crazy; dotty.
   2. befuddled or confused, especially due to intoxication.
3. Scot. crafty; sly.

loopy

/ ˈluːpɪ /

adjective

1. full of loops; curly or twisted
2. informal.
   slightly mad, crazy, or stupid

Word History and Origins

Origin of loopy¹

First recorded in 1815–25; loop ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The FT's review celebrated veteran director, Ridley Scott, for his "stubborn charm", "belligerent swagger" and "ideas that are more pulpy and loopy".

From BBC

Outside of that, it remains a visceral, loopy story of identity and aesthetics.

From Salon

Perhaps loopy from the heat himself, Trump's speech at the Turning Point USA sponsored event included a rather creative swipe at President Biden, accusing him of falling out of airplanes and helicopters.

From Salon

There, a fascination with Ufology melded with esoteric spirituality, government conspiracy, alt-celebrity culture and a bit of self-awareness about how loopy this can all get.

From Los Angeles Times

And nobody loved like Bill Walton loved, colorfully, richly, bright eyes staring at you, deep laugh encouraging you, smothering you with a personality that matched his loud and loopy Grateful Dead T-shirts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absurd
• crazy
• insane
• kooky
• ludicrous
• nutty
• ridiculous
• silly
• wacky
• witless
• zany