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goons

  • plural
    of goon.
    goon
    noun
    a hired hoodlum or thug.

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The goons see how politicians behave and think it only right to have their share.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

Standing in the way are Mr. Cabello’s die-hard goons, who are not the surrendering type.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

The "Gen Z" movement alleges, however, that paid goons had looted various buildings in order to undermine their cause.

From BBC Sep. 29, 2025

Finally, the goons set me down with a jolting thud, and I knew I was on the boat.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen