Pronunciation: /ɡuːn/

Definitions of goon

noun a hired hoodlum or thug, especially one who is a member of a gang

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of goon in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of goon

past tense

went

plural

goons

comparative

goonier

superlative

gooniest

present tense

go

future tense

will go

perfect tense

have gone

continuous tense

is going

singular

goon

positive degree

good

infinitive

to go

gerund

going

participle

going

Origin and Evolution of goon

First Known Use: 1933 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'goon' originated from the comic strip 'Popeye' created by E.C. Segar in the 1930s. In the strip, Alice the Goon was a character who was a brutish and dim-witted creature.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'goon' has evolved to refer to a thug or hired muscle, often used in a derogatory manner to describe someone who is violent or unintelligent.