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goon

UK
/ɡuːn/
US
/ɡun/

Translations

goonnoun
goons
pl
UK
/ɡuːn/
US
/ɡun/
He acted like a goon during the meeting, not understanding anything.
Он вел себя как тупица на встрече, ничего не понимая.
The goon was hired to intimidate the witnesses.
Головорез был нанят, чтобы запугать свидетелей.
The goon threatened the shopkeeper for protection money.
Бандит угрожал владельцу магазина, требуя деньги за защиту.
Additional translations
громила
шпана
Synonyms
brawler
lout
bully
thug
hooligan
brute
ruffian
goonverb
gooned
Past Simple
gooned
Past Participle
gooning
Gerund
Slang intransitive verb meaning ‘to act foolishly’ or ‘to become stupefied’.
goonadjective
UK
/ɡuːn/
US
/ɡun/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "goon squad" meaning thuggish or intimidating.

Definitions

goonnoun
A hired thug or enforcer, often used to intimidate or harm others.
The crime boss sent his goons to collect the overdue payments.
A foolish or awkward person.
He felt like a goon after tripping over his own feet in front of everyone.
A player in a sport, especially hockey, known for aggressive or violent play.
The team hired a goon to protect their star player from rough opponents.
Cheap boxed wine, especially the kind sold in large casks in Australia and New Zealand (slang).
They packed a bag of goon for the beach party.
goonverb
To behave in a silly, foolish, or obnoxious way; to act like a goon (slang, intransitive).
Quit gooning around and get back to work.
To become dazed or stupefied, especially as a result of alcohol or drugs (slang, intransitive).
He gooned out after two strong cocktails.
goonadjective
Characteristic of or involving thuggery or intimidation; violent or coercive (used before a noun).
The union complained about the company's goon tactics.
Relating to cheap boxed wine, especially that sold in large casks in Australia and New Zealand (slang).
They brought a goon bag to the barbecue.
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