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Definition of Loony bin
1. Noun. Pejorative terms for an insane asylum.
Generic synonyms: Asylum, Insane Asylum, Institution, Mental Home, Mental Hospital, Mental Institution, Psychiatric Hospital
Definition of Loony bin
1. Noun. (slang) lunatic asylum ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Loony Bin
Literary usage of Loony bin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Writing Through the Tween Years: Supporting Writers, Grades 3-6 by Bruce Morgan, Deb Odom (2005)
"It would have been the loony bin without you. To Robin Stranahan, for twenty
years of friendship, team teaching, and opportunities to push my literacy ..."
2. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"... this, as you can guess, is the origin of the term "booby hatch," which today
has another uncomplimentary meaning, similar to "loony bin. ..."
3. Eastern Standard Tribe by Cory Doctorow (2005)
"... belong in a loony bin, you know that?" she says, punching me in the thigh
harder than is strictly necessary. "Oh, I know," I say, and dial up some music ..."
4. Wild Winds: Adventures in the Highest Andes by Ed Darack (2001)
"I wanted out ot that steel loony bin. I grabbed the pot and strained the water
into the dirt outside the hut. "Tom, got a bowl?" I asked. "Yeah, hold on. ..."
5. Cooking With the Baker Street Bunchby M. W. Paulson by M. W. Paulson (2006)
"And while Breanna was gone we all voted to put Breanna in a loony bin so Police
Chief Vintner would take us off his rotten kid list. End of the minutes. ..."
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