Idiom idiom
loop the loop
Slang Cockney rhyming slang · East London
Meaning
soup
Examples
“The stunt pilot will loop the loop in the air.”
“The small plane climbed high into the clouds before the pilot decided to loop the loop for the cheering crowd.”
“With nerves of steel, the aviator pushed the throttle forward and executed a perfect loop the loop, carving a graceful circle against the vast blue sky.”
Origin
Referring to a late 19th century act of daring where a performer strapped to a wheel whizzed round on a coiled track.
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Last updated June 7, 2026