Meaning & use
Loon
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A large diving waterbird known for its haunting call, found on northern lakes; informally, a crazy or eccentric person.
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The lake was quiet except for the eerie call of a loon at dusk.
His coworkers thought he was a bit of a loon for jogging in the snowstorm.
A note on using this word
The word's informal 'crazy person' sense is likely linked to the phrase 'crazy as a loon,' inspired by the bird's wild, tremulous cry.
Words with a similar meaning
diver
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Informal: a foolish, eccentric, or crazy person.
Only a complete loon would go hiking in this weather.
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