goon

US /ɡuːn/
UK /ɡuːn/
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1.

idiot, imbécile

a foolish, stupid, or clumsy person

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He acted like a complete goon at the party.
Il a agi comme un parfait idiot à la fête.
Don't be such a goon, pay attention!
Ne sois pas un tel imbécile, fais attention !
2.

gorille, homme de main

a thug or ruffian, especially one hired to intimidate or commit violence

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The politician hired a few goons to scare off his opponents.
Le politicien a engagé quelques gorilles pour effrayer ses adversaires.
The club owner had a couple of big goons guarding the entrance.
Le propriétaire du club avait deux gros gorilles qui gardaient l'entrée.