goony

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Meaning · English

Silly, crazy, foolish, stupid, or awkward.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After their prank was successful, the friends wore goony smiles on their faces for the rest of the day.

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 “goony” mean?

Silly, crazy, foolish, stupid, or awkward.

Is “goony” formal or informal?

goony is generally slang.