Goon (
Noun
)
Meaning
1
An aggressive and violent young criminal.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hoodlum
Toughie
Tough
Punk
Hood
Thug
Strong-armer
Hypernyms
Malefactor
Outlaw
Criminal
Felon
Hyponyms
Bully
Meaning
2
An awkward stupid person.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Lummox
Lump
Gawk
Stumblebum
Oaf
Lout
Clod
Lubber
Hypernyms
Clumsy Person