spoon´i|ness

spoon´i|ness
spoon|y «SPOO nee», adjective, spoon|i|er, spoon|i|est, noun, plural spoon|ies. Informal.
–adj.
foolish or silly in lovemaking; demonstratively fond: »

I was never in love myself, but I've seen many others spoony (Frederick Marryat).

–n.
1. a sentimental or overfond lover.
2. = simpleton. (Cf.simpleton)
spoon´i|ly, adverb.
spoon´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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