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Goon (Noun)

Meaning 1

An awkward stupid person.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • He acted like a total goon in front of his crush, spilling his drink and stumbling over his words.
  • The goon at the party kept trying to impress everyone with his terrible dance moves.
  • My little brother can be such a goon sometimes, always tripping over his own feet.
  • The new employee was a bit of a goon, constantly asking silly questions and getting in the way.
  • He felt like a goon after accidentally walking into a lamppost in front of a crowd of people.

Synonyms

  • Lummox
  • Lump
  • Gawk
  • Stumblebum
  • Oaf
  • Lout
  • Clod
  • Lubber

Hypernyms

  • Clumsy Person

Meaning 2

An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The neighborhood was plagued by a notorious goon who would often intimidate and rob local shopkeepers.
  • He was known as the toughest goon in the gang, feared by everyone in the community.
  • The police finally caught the goon responsible for a string of violent muggings in the city.
  • As a goon for the local crime lord, he was tasked with collecting debts and settling scores.
  • The goon's brutal behavior eventually landed him in juvenile detention, but not before he had caused irreparable harm.

Synonyms

  • Hoodlum
  • Toughie
  • Tough
  • Punk
  • Hood
  • Thug
  • Strong-armer

Hypernyms

  • Malefactor
  • Outlaw
  • Criminal
  • Felon

Hyponyms

  • Bully
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