gooney bird en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) and the Laysan albatross, that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
- (slang) A foolish, silly, or awkward person or thing; a goon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gooney | alternative | lexicographic | |
| goonie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| gooney birds | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| goony | alternative | lexicographic |