noun
- foolish, silly, or ridiculous behavior or conduct
- the behavior or activities characteristic of a goon; thuggish or violent conduct
Usage: informal; often used in a lighthearted or humorous way
Usage: informal; slang
Examples
- The kids were up to their usual goonery, making silly faces and cracking jokes.
- His constant goonery in class finally got him sent to the principal's office.
- The movie was full of slapstick goonery that had the audience laughing.
- We didn't take his antics seriously—it was just harmless goonery.
- The gang's goonery in the neighborhood had residents calling the police.
- She rolled her eyes at his goonery and walked away.