Gooney

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  • noun. An albatross, especially one in the Northern Hemisphere.
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  • 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.
  • noun. a foolish, silly or awkward person or thing; a goon.
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  • noun. a variety of albatross with black feet
  • Word Usage
    "Thus, while I can't speak to how Spike Milligan came up with the title of "The Goon Show," it's clear that the term "gooney" and probably the short form "goon" was widely used in England going back to the early 19th century."
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