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goon

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goon in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. an awkward stupid person
    lout  clod  stumblebum  goon  oaf  lubber  lummox  lump  gawk 
  2. an aggressive and violent young criminal
    hood  hoodlum  goon  punk  thug  tough  toughie  strong-armer 
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goon in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').
  2. (noun) A fool; someone considered silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish.
  3. (noun) (ice hockey/pejorative) An enforcer or fighter.
  4. (noun) (uncountable) (context/AU/informal) Cheap or inferior table wine.
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