balloonatic

noun

balloonatic

noun

Etymology Blend of balloon + lunatic.

1

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:

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