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How to pronounce “loon

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Pronunciation guide for loon

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of loon with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The unexpected benefit of celebrating failureProbably the craziest sounding project we have is Project Loon.
Definition summary
(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.

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How to pronounce loon

The unexpected benefit of celebrating failure

Probably the craziest sounding project we have is Project Loon.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “loon

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.
  • (obsolete) An idler, a lout.
  • (chiefly Scotland, Ulster) A boy, a lad.
  • (chiefly Scotland) A harlot; mistress.
  • (chiefly Scotland) A simpleton.
  • (Ireland, historical) An English soldier of an expeditionary army in Ireland.
  • (traffic engineering) A round area of pavement that protrudes from one side of a road to accommodate turning vehicles with a wide turning circle.

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