gooney

or goon·y

[ goo-nee ]

adjective

, goon·i·er, goon·i·est.

1. Slang. stupid, foolish, or awkward:

   a gooney smile on his face.

2. Informal. thuggish; brutal.

noun

, plural goon·ies or goon·eys.

1. Slang. goon ( def 2a ).
2. gooney bird.

Other Words From

• gooni·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gooney¹

goon + -ey ¹