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| lu·na·tic [ lnətik ] |
adjective |
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1. thoughtless: considered thoughtless, ridiculous, or reckless
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2. offensive term: an offensive term meaning affected by a psychiatric disorder
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archaic
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noun (plural lu·na·tics) |
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| Definition: |
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1. irresponsible person: somebody considered wildly reckless
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informal insult
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2. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody who has a psychiatric disorder
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archaic
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| [13th century. Via French< late Latin lunaticus "moonstruck" < Latin luna "moon"] |