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goony.

Of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.

  2. Silly, crazy, foolish, stupid, or awkward.

    slang
    After their prank was successful, the friends wore goony smiles on their faces for the rest of the day.
Where this word comes from

* From goon + -y. Also as a shortened form of gooney.

noun
  1. a goon; a foolish, stupid, silly, or awkward person.

    informal
  2. Alternative form of gooney (gooney bird, the black-footed albatross).

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

* From goon + -y. Also as a shortened form of gooney.

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