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

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