goon suit

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Meaning · English

A waterproof rubber coverall worn by pilots.

Register: slang

Examples

After lunch we were all togged up in the most incredible gear, known as goon suits. Orange rubber with welded seams, no shape except for two arms and two legs with feet rather like a rubber baby-grow and just about as difficult to put on […]

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 suit” mean?

A waterproof rubber coverall worn by pilots.

Is “goon suit” formal or informal?

goon suit is generally slang.