What does GOONS mean?
Goons
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definition: Goons refer to a group of violent or aggressive individuals who are hired to intimidate or harm others.
- Pronunciations: US: /ɡuːnz/; UK: /ɡuːnz/
- Origin and Usage: The word "goons" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It was first used to describe hired thugs who were employed by labor unions to intimidate workers who did not support union activities. Over time, the term has been used more broadly to describe any group of violent or aggressive individuals who work together to intimidate or harm others. The word "goons" is often used in a negative context to describe people who engage in violent or criminal behavior.
- Synonyms: Thugs, hooligans, ruffians, toughs, bullies, enforcers.
- Related Words: Gangs, thugs, bruisers, toughs, ruffs.
- Example Sentences:
- After the union strike began, the goons were hired to intimidate workers who did not support the unions activities.
- The politician was threatened by a group of goons who were trying to prevent him from speaking out against their criminal activities.
- The police were able to arrest the goons who had been terrorizing the neighborhood for months.
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