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Definitions from WordNet

Noun gooney has 1 sense
  1. black-footed albatross, gooney, gooney bird, goonie, goony, Diomedea nigripes - a variety of albatross with black feet
    --1 is a kind of albatross, mollymawk
    --1 is a member of genus Diomedea

Definitions from the Web

Gooney

Description:

Gooney is a slang term originally used to describe someone who is eccentric, peculiar, or outlandish in their appearance or behavior. It can also refer to a seabird known as the gooney bird. In certain regions, gooney is used to describe someone who is foolish or simple-minded.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • noun (singular): gooney, gooney bird
  • adjective: gooney

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Gooney (Eccentric individual)

Sample Sentence 1: My neighbor is quite a gooney with his colorful clothes and wild hairstyle.

Sample Sentence 2: The party was full of gooneys dancing in outrageous costumes.

Sample Sentence 3: He's always the center of attention with his gooney antics.

2. Noun - Gooney Bird (Seabird)

Sample Sentence 1: The gooney birds inhabit remote islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Sample Sentence 2: We were lucky to spot a flock of gooney birds during our island expedition.

Sample Sentence 3: The gooney bird is known for its ability to fly long distances without landing.

3. Adjective - Gooney (Foolish or Simple-minded)

Sample Sentence 1: Don't listen to his gooney ideas; they will only lead to trouble.

Sample Sentence 2: The gooney puppy kept chasing its own tail without realizing there was no reward.

Sample Sentence 3: She acted gooney by falling for his obvious lies.

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