goon

/gu:n/
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goon

A large goon stands menacingly in a dark alley.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An aggressive and violent young criminal: A person, typically young, who engages in violent or criminal behavior, often as part of a gang or for hire.
    • An awkward stupid person: A person who is clumsy, foolish, or unintelligent.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (violent criminal):

    • The company hired goons to intimidate the striking workers.
    • He was attacked by a gang of goons in the alley.

  • Noun (awkward, stupid person):

    • Don't be such a goon; you just spilled your drink everywhere.
    • He's a loveable goon, always tripping over his own feet.
Advanced Usage

  • "Hired goon": A person paid to use violence or threats, often to break up strikes or intimidate people.

    • The protest was disrupted by a group of hired goons.

  • "Goon squad": A group of people, often security or enforcers, known for using aggressive or violent tactics.

    • The celebrity's goon squad pushed through the crowd.
Variants and Related Words
  • Goonery (n, informal): Foolish or thuggish behavior.
    • The meeting descended into pure goonery.
Synonyms
  • Thug: A violent person, especially a criminal.
  • Hooligan: A violent young troublemaker.
  • Oaf: A stupid, uncultured, or clumsy person.
  • Lout: An uncouth and aggressive man or boy.
Related Phrases
  • To play the goon: To act in a stupid or thuggish manner.
    • He was just playing the goon to get attention.
goon

A large goon stands menacingly in a dark alley.

Noun
  1. an aggressive and violent young criminal
  2. an awkward stupid person

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