Pronunciation: /ɡuːn/
noun a hired hoodlum or thug, especially one who is a member of a gang
A1 The goon in the movie was the villain.
A2 The goon tried to intimidate the shopkeeper into paying protection money.
B1 The goon was arrested for his involvement in the robbery.
B2 The goon's boss ordered him to carry out a hit on a rival gang member.
C1 The goon's loyalty to his crime syndicate was unquestionable.
C2 The goon was known for his ruthless tactics and lack of mercy towards his enemies.
adjective related to or characteristic of a goon
A1 He is a goon player in the soccer team.
A2 The goon behavior of the student was not tolerated in the classroom.
B1 The goon attitude of the customer caused a disturbance in the store.
B2 The goon tactics used by the politician were criticized by the opposition.
C1 The goon-like behavior of the CEO led to a decrease in company morale.
C2 The goonish actions of the dictator resulted in widespread human rights violations.
formal The security guard quickly apprehended the goon who was causing a disturbance.
informal I heard there's a goon hanging around the neighborhood, so be careful.
slang That goon is always causing trouble wherever he goes.
figurative Don't listen to him, he's just a goon trying to stir up trouble.
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