/ Dictionary / Index G goon squad: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: goon' squad" Pronunciation: [key] a group of hired thugs used to perform ruthless or violent acts. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. gooney bird goony Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language