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gooning

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of legal kidnapping in which troubled teenagers are forcibly transported to boot camps, boarding schools, wilderness therapy, or similar rehabilitation facilities, often conducted by a group of intimidating men ("goons") under cover of darkness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A form of masturbation that involves edging ("maintaining sexual arousal without reaching orgasm") for a long period of time, resulting in a hypnotic, trance-like state. This is sometimes enhanced with a drug, such as amyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, marijuana, or methamphetamines.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

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verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of goon

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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