goon
/ɡun/
noun
- A hired thug or bully, especially one employed to intimidate or use violence.
- The movie villain had a team of goons to do his dirty work.
- The factory owner sent his goons to break up the strike.
- A couple of goons were waiting outside the bar to start a fight.
- A foolish or awkward person; a simpleton.
- He tripped over his own feet like a clumsy goon.
- The class clown acted like a goon to make everyone laugh.
- Don't be such a goon — read the instructions first.
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