balloonatic

English

Etymology

Blend of balloon +‎ lunatic

Noun

balloonatic (plural balloonatics)

  1. A ballooning enthusiast or fanatic.
    • 1906 June 21, The Spectator, New York, page 52, column 1:
      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.
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