spoons /spuːnz/noun 2adjective 1phrases 1 noun[plural only]2 •A child's card game. •A pair of spoons used as a musical instrument by tapping them on parts of the body. adjective1 •(slang, no longer used) Foolishly infatuated with; having a romantic crush on (used with on)."[…] You look very fit, Grannie, and Jerry says Aunt Mary is too young to be my aunt; I believe he is spoons on her already - what ho! my Uncle Jerry! Come and be introduced." — 1922 Phrases with spoons out of spoonsOut of physical or mental energy.
