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loony bin
n. Offensive Slang
An institution for the mentally ill.
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Universalium. 2010.
loonybin
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madhouse — n 1. insane asylum, lunatic asylum, mental institution, state hospital, psychiatric hospital, Fr. maison de sante, Obs. bedlam; Sl. nuthouse, Sl. crazy house, Sl. bughouse, Sl. loonybin, Sl. funny farm, Sl. laughing academy, Sl. booby hatch. 2.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
