Phrase guide

loony left

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Left-wing politicians or activists whose policies or ideas are considered to be ridiculous or too politically correct.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, UK, derogatory

Topics: government, politics

Examples

  • 1988: John Twitchin, Introduction to The Black and White Media Book The term ‘anti-racist' has become associated with ‘left-wing sentimentality', not to say ‘loony left extremism'.

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