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.