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adj
Enamored in a silly or sentimental way; having a crush (on someone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Feebly sentimental; gushy.
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adj
Similar to a spoon.
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noun
A foolish, simple, or silly person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
A foolishly amorous person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Alternative form of spoonie (“person with chronic illness or disability”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, slang
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History
From spoon + -y. See notes at spoonie.
Across languages
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