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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-goon

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.11 in modern English

Syllables
-goon
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

to strive towards some action; similar to -maxx, but also implies misguidedness or foolishness

Example Sentences

Etymology

From goon (verb), possibly referring to the masturbation sense or the “being a goon” sense, or both.

Inflected Forms

-goons (present, singular) -gooning (participle, present) -gooned (participle, past) -gooned (past)

Questions

What does -goon mean?
to strive towards some action; similar to -maxx, but also implies misguidedness or foolishness
Where does -goon come from?
From goon (verb), possibly referring to the masturbation sense or the “being a goon” sense, or both.

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