noun
- Plural of gooney; a large seabird, especially an albatross.
Usage: informal; chiefly nautical
Examples
- The sailors spotted gooneys circling the ship far from land.
- Gooneys are known for their impressive wingspans and long ocean voyages.
- The old maritime legend warned of gooneys as omens of storms.
- We watched the gooneys glide effortlessly over the waves.