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Definition of Goon
1. Noun. An awkward stupid person.
Exact synonyms: Clod, Gawk, Lout, Lubber, Lummox, Lump, Oaf, Stumblebum
Generic synonyms: Clumsy Person
Derivative terms: Gawky, Lubberly
Generic synonyms: Clumsy Person
Derivative terms: Gawky, Lubberly
2. Noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.
Exact synonyms: Hood, Hoodlum, Punk, Strong-armer, Thug, Tough, Toughie
Specialized synonyms: Bully
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Strong-arm, Strong-arm
Specialized synonyms: Bully
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Strong-arm, Strong-arm
Definition of Goon
1. Noun. A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon'). ¹
2. Noun. A fool; someone considered silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish. ¹
3. Noun. (ice hockey pejorative) An enforcer or fighter. ¹
4. Noun. (Australia countable informal) A wine flagon or cask. ¹
5. Noun. (Australia uncountable informal) Cheap or inferior cask wine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Goon
1. a hired thug [n -S]