gooner

noun

goon·er ˈgü-nər

plural gooners

vulgar slang

: someone who goons (see goon entry 2)

Word History

Etymology

goon entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 2012, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gooner was circa 2012

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“Gooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gooner. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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