GOONY

Etymology

Adjective

goony (comparative goonier or more goony, superlative gooniest or most goony)

Of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.

(slang) Silly, crazy, foolish, stupid, or awkward.

Noun

goony (plural goonies)

(informal) a goon; a foolish, stupid, silly, or awkward person.

Alternate form of gooney (gooney bird, the black-footed albatross).

Anagrams

• noogy, yoong

Source: Wiktionary



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