balloonatic en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of balloon + lunatic.
Meanings
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A ballooning enthusiast or fanatic.
A balloonatic is a bad risk for a life insurance company. Statistics show that the average life of a balloonatic is about two hours and a half — if he has good luck.
1906 June 21, The Spectator, New York, page 52, column 1:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| balloonatics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |