1. a thug or hired muscle; a person employed to intimidate or harm others
Usage: informal; slang
2. a foolish or silly person
Usage: informal; slang

Examples

• The crime boss sent his goonies to collect the debt.
• Don't be such a goonie—that was a dumb mistake.
• The movie featured a gang of goonies terrorizing the neighborhood.
• He acted like a goonie when he fell off the skateboard.
• The goonies worked for the corrupt politician.