gooney
Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross and the Laysan…Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (Diomedea nigripes) and the Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (Diomedea nigripes) and the Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
(slang)A foolish, silly or awkward person or thing; a goon.
- a variety of albatross with black feet
Forms
plural: gooneys / gooniesSynonyms
5 synonyms- a variety of albatross with black feet:black-footed albatrossgooney birdgooniegoonyDiomedea nigripes
Word family
1 related wordsSee also
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