Gawk and Goon

Gawk

Gawk noun - A big clumsy often slow-witted person.
Usage example: thought that the linebackers were dumb gawks until he got to know them better

Goon is a synonym for gawk. In some cases you can use "Goon" instead a noun "Gawk".

Nearby Words: gawky, gawked, gawking

Goon

Goon noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: an unfortunate tendency to call those who disagree with him “brainless goons”

Gawk is a synonym for goon. You can use "Gawk" instead a noun "Goon".
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