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单词 balloonatic
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Definition of balloonatic in English:

balloonatic

(also ballunatic)
noun bəˈluːnətɪk
  • A person who is balloon-mad; a balloonist, specifically (Military slang) a member of a balloon corps or balloon squadron in the First World War (1914–18).

adjective bəˈluːnətɪk
  • Balloon-mad, balloon-crazy.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Alton (Illinois) Weekly Courier. Blend of balloon and lunatic.

Definition of balloonatic in US English:

balloonatic

(also ballunatic)
nounbəˈluːnətɪk
  • A person who is balloon-mad; a balloonist, specifically (Military slang) a member of a balloon corps or balloon squadron in the First World War (1914–18).

adjectivebəˈluːnətɪk
  • Balloon-mad, balloon-crazy.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Alton (Illinois) Weekly Courier. Blend of balloon and lunatic.

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