goon
/gu:n/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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an aggressive and violent young criminal
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an awkward stupid person
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