English noun: goon | |||
1. | goon (person) an awkward stupid person | ||
Synonyms | clod, gawk, lout, lubber, lummox, lump, oaf, stumblebum | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clumsy person | ||
2. | goon (person) an aggressive and violent young criminal | ||
Synonyms | hood, hoodlum, punk, strong-armer, thug, tough, toughie | ||
Broader (hypernym) | criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bully | ||