goony

goony
a) of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.

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

2. noun
a) a goon; a foolish, stupid, silly, or awkward person.
b) Alternate form of gooney (gooney bird, the ).

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  • goony — goo·ny …   English syllables

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  • gooney bird — /gooh nee/ 1. any of several albatrosses, esp. the black footed albatross and the Laysan albatross, occurring on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases. 2. Slang. a foolish or awkward person or thing; goon. Also, goony bird. Also… …   Universalium

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