Etymology of goony

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      "pos": "noun",
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        "a goon; a foolish, stupid, silly, or awkward person.",
        "Alternative form of gooney (gooney bird, the black-footed albatross)."
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        "Of or like a goon; thuggish; brutal.",
        "Silly, crazy, foolish, stupid, or awkward."
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