Goon

Pronunciation: /ˈɡuːn/

Goon (noun)

  1. a person paid to use violence or threats, often for illegal activities.
  2. a person who acts in a foolish or silly way.
  3. a player in ice hockey known for aggressive play and fighting.

Examples

  • The goon stood guard at the entrance.
  • A goon threatened the witnesses to stay silent.

Common collocations: hire a goon, goon squad, intimidating goon, act like a goon, silly goon

Synonyms of Goon

Informal

Antonyms of Goon

  • in contexts of aggression or bullying