goon
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Meaning · English
To act like a goon; to act in an intimidating or aggressive way towards opponents.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In the mid-week game against the Czech republic, the Czech team speared, slashed, tripped, gooned, and in more cases than I recall, crosschecked Canadian players in the teeth.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goon” mean?
To act like a goon; to act in an intimidating or aggressive way towards opponents.
Is “goon” formal or informal?
goon is generally slang.