gooney
/ˈɡuni/
noun
- A large seabird, especially an albatross, known for its clumsy movements on land.
- A gooney bird nested on the rocky cliff, caring for its single chick.
- The gooney landed awkwardly on the beach, flapping its huge wings.
- Sailors often watched gooneys glide for hours without flapping.
- A silly or foolish person.
- Don't be such a gooney — you left your keys in the fridge again.
- My little brother can be a real gooney when he tries to act cool.
- He felt like a gooney after tripping over his own feet in front of everyone.