Goon and Yobbo

Goon

Goon noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the crime boss threatened to send the goons after him if he squealed

Yobbo and goon are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Yobbo" instead a noun "Goon".

Yobbo

Yobbo noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: some yobbo has been threatening shopkeepers in the East End
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Goon and yobbo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goon" instead a noun "Yobbo".
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