goon (n.)

  1. an awkward stupid person

    [ Syn: lout , clod , stumblebum , oaf , lubber , lummox , lump , gawk ]

  2. an aggressive and violent young criminal

    [ Syn: hood , hoodlum , punk , thug , tough , toughie , strong-armer ]

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