Meaning & Definition of Goon in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A silly or foolish person.

  Example Sentence: Don't be such a goon; think before you act.

• Definition: A thug or a hired henchman, especially in sports or crime.

  Example Sentence: The goon was brought in to intimidate the rival team.

• Definition: A person who behaves in a way that is clumsy or foolish.

  Example Sentence: He always ends up looking like a goon at parties.

Etymology

Origin: Perhaps derived from the word 'gooney', meaning silly; possibly related to 'goon', the term used for a foolish or clumsy person.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• goon squad: A group of thugs or enforcers, particularly in sports.
• goonish behavior: Behaving in a way that is silly or foolish.

Translations

• Spanish: gandul

• French: imbécile

• German: Tölpel

• Russian: глупец

Related Words

• goonish: Adjective form describing someone who acts like a goon.

• goofy: Silly or foolish in a lighthearted way.

• henchman: A faithful follower or supporter, especially one who engages in crime.

Slang Meanings of goon

• Meaning: A person who is overly enthusiastic or foolish.

  Example Sentence: That guy is such a goon; he's always making a scene.

• Meaning: Someone who is used to carry out dirty work.

  Example Sentence: The mob sent their goons to deal with the problem.