nounπShareA thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon')."The boss hired a goon to intimidate the other workers. "personcharacterjobpolicemilitaryorganizationinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fool; someone considered silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish."The new student was a bit of a goon, constantly tripping over his own feet and saying the wrong things. "personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn enforcer or fighter."The shop owner hired a goon to scare away anyone trying to vandalize his store. "personcharacteractionjobmilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(WWII, PoW slang) A German guard in a prisoner-of-war camp."The prisoner recounted how the goon beat him for not saluting. "personmilitaryhistorywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of the comedy web site Something Awful."The goon posted a hilarious comment about the school's new cafeteria food on Something Awful. "internetpersonentertainmentculturegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wine flagon or cask."The chef used a large goon to store the wine for the upcoming banquet. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCheap or inferior cask wine."The restaurant's special was a cheap goon, and it tasted terrible. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
