goon
English
/ɡuːn/
noun
Definitions
- A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').
- A fool; someone considered silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish.
- (ice hockey) An enforcer or fighter.
- (UK) A German guard in a prisoner-of-war camp.
- (internet slang) A member of the comedy web site .
Etymology
Derived from Middle English gone.
Origin
Middle English
gone