moony

adjective

\ ˈmü-nē

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Definition of moony

1 : of or relating to the moon

2a : crescent-shaped

b : resembling the full moon : round

3 : moonlit

4 : dreamy, moonstruck

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Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention. — Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Charles Bronson, man of dimensions: Much more to him than ‘Death Wish’," 28 Feb. 2018

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The first known use of moony was circa 1586

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moony

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of moony

chiefly US, informal : full of romantic feelings

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