Definition of loony bin

loony bin

noun

• a mental institute.

  Last edited on Aug 31 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'bin':
bin	Definitions include: to throw away, i.e. put into a trash bin.
bin head	Definitions include: A totally stupid or useless person
chilly bin	Definitions include: the term used for a water bottle filled with ice, esky, etc.
sin bin	Definitions include: Confessional (where you kneel and tell the priest/reverend your sins.)
Other terms relating to 'loony':
loony	Definitions include: a Canadian one dollar coin.

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