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Definitions from WordNet

Noun goon has 2 senses
  1. lout, clod, stumblebum, goon, oaf, lubber, lummox, lump, gawk - an awkward stupid person
    --1 is a kind of clumsy person
  2. hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, thug, tough, toughie, strong-armer - an aggressive and violent young criminal
    --2 is a kind of criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor

Definitions from the Web

Term: Goons

1. Noun (plural)

Meaning: A group of hired thugs or henchmen who often engage in violent and criminal activities.

Sample Sentence: The goons barged into the store, smashing everything in their path.

2. Noun (plural)

Meaning: Foolish or silly individuals who act in a clumsy or inept manner.

Sample Sentence: The comedy skit featured a trio of goons who kept tripping over their own feet.

3. Verb

Meaning: To act aggressively or violently towards someone.

Sample Sentence: He threatened to goon me if I didn't hand over my wallet.

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