Goon vs. Gown

Goon vs. Gown — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Goon and Gown

Goonnoun

A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence (also known as a 'hired goon').

Gownnoun

A loose, flowing upper garment.

Goonnoun

A fool; someone considered silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish.

Gownnoun

A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.

Goonnoun

  An enforcer or fighter.

Gownnoun

The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

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Goonnoun

A German guard in a prisoner-of-war camp.

Gownnoun

The dress of civil officers, as opposed to military officers.

Goonnoun

(internet slang) A member of the comedy web site Something Awful.

Gownnoun

(by metonymy) The university community.

In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.

Goonnoun

A wine flagon or cask.

Gownnoun

A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.

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Goonnoun

Cheap or inferior cask wine.

Gownnoun

Any sort of dress or garb.

Goonnoun

an awkward stupid person

Gownnoun

The robe worn by a surgeon.

Goonnoun

an aggressive and violent young criminal

Gownverb

To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.

Gownnoun

long, usually formal, woman's dress

Gownnoun

protective garment worn by surgeons during operations

Gownnoun

outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions

Gownverb

dress in a gown