Goon
Pronunciation: /ˈɡuːn/
Goon (noun)
- a person paid to use violence or threats, often for illegal activities.
- a person who acts in a foolish or silly way.
- 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