goony

English

Etymology

• From goon + -y. Also as a shortened form of gooney.

Adjective

goony (comparative goonier or more goony, superlative gooniest or most goony)

1. of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.
2. (slang) silly, crazy, foolish, stupid, or awkward.

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

Noun

goony (plural goonies)

1. (informal) a goon; a foolish, stupid, silly, or awkward person.
2. Alternate form of gooney (gooney bird, the black-footed albatross).

See also

• goon
• goonie
• gooney
• gooney bird

Anagrams

• noogy