goony

goony
goonily, adv.
/gooh"nee/, adj., goonier, gooniest, n., pl. goonies.
adj.
1. Slang. stupid, foolish, or awkward: a goony smile on his face.
2. Informal. of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.
n.
3. Slang. goon (def. 2a).
4. See gooney bird.
Also, gooney.
[GOON + -Y1]

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