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goon squad
noun
- a group of hired thugs used to perform ruthless or violent acts.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of goon squad1
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Example Sentences
The Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist of A Visit From the Goon Squad explains each pick.
[Laughs] I had auditioned for Biff, and everyone they liked as a runner-up became [his goon squad].
The acclaimed author of A Visit from the Goon Squad talks about her career and offers some encouragement to young writers.
Jennifer Egan gets an honorary Dude Lit mention for A Visit from the Goon Squad.
A Visit From the Goon Squad is the kind of sad book that makes you feel better about being sad.
Finally I sent a goon squad after him and dragged him to my office.
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