gooner

noun

goon·​er ˈgü-nər How to pronounce gooner (audio)
plural gooners
vulgar slang
: someone who goons (see goon entry 2)

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In this age of incels, gooners, and fascist overlords, the mirror fiction for that demographic may not actually provide those feelings. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 The term gooner refers to someone involved in an online subculture focused on excessive and prolonged masturbation, known as gooning. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 But to many gooners, that’s the appeal. — Jennifer Pollitt, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026 Protect gooner guy at all costs! — Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gooner

Word History

Etymology

goon entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 2012, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gooner was circa 2012

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“Gooner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gooner. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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