Associations to the word «Gooney»

Wiktionary

GOONEY, noun. Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (Diomedea nigripes) and the Laysan albatross, that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
GOONEY, noun. (slang) a foolish, silly or awkward person or thing; a goon.
GOONEY BIRD, noun. Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (Diomedea nigripes) and the Laysan albatross, that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
GOONEY BIRD, noun. (slang) a foolish, silly, or awkward person or thing; a goon.

Dictionary definition

GOONEY, noun. A variety of albatross with black feet.

Wise words

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