goon
Plural
goons
1
a criminal hired to harm or threaten people
- The goon stood menacingly outside the nightclub, eyeing everyone who passed by with suspicion.
- Despite his intimidating appearance, Jake was more of a gentle giant than a goon; he loved animals and spent his weekends volunteering at the local shelter.
- The neighborhood had been plagued by a group of goons who extorted money from local businesses, causing fear and unrest among residents.
- The crime boss sent his goons to intimidate the shop owner into paying protection money.
- The goon lurked in the shadows, waiting for the signal to carry out his employer's orders.
2
a clumsy, foolish, or unintelligent person
- Don't be such a goon—pay attention to what you're doing.
- He felt like a goon after spilling coffee on his shirt.
- The teacher called him a goon for ignoring instructions.
- That goon can't even tie his shoelaces properly.
- He laughed at the goon stumbling over her words.