loopier; loopiest
1
: having or characterized by loops
2
loopily adverb
loopiness noun

Examples of loopy in a Sentence

The movie has a certain loopy charm.
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Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of loopy was in 1811

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“Loopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loopy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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