loopy

adjective

ˈlü-pē 

loopier; loopiest

1

: having or characterized by loops

2

: eccentric, bizarre

loopily

ˈlü-pə-lē 

adverb

loopiness

ˈlü-pē-nəs 

noun

Examples of loopy in a Sentence

The movie has a certain loopy charm.

Recent Examples on the Web

This left open the question of whether more complex, loopy geometries would behave differently, while also leaving competing historical theories yet to be disproved. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

The action, set on France’s rugged northern coast, is anchored by teen romance, involves far-right anti-migrant activists, and is complicated by blue goo from space that creates clones—including of the two loopy police officers who investigate. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026

Because Spielberg occasionally collaborates with his buddy George Lucas, Indy (Harrison Ford) isn’t encountering any straightforward aliens from another world during the film’s loopy climax. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

The series is wildly atmospheric with plenty of gallows humor and more than a few truly loopy plotlines, but great fun with Davis managing, as ever, to sell even the most preposterous scene. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for loopy

• droopy
• snoopy