Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gooner

/ˈɡu.nəɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.72 in modern English

Syllables
goon-er
IPA
/ˈɡu.nəɹ/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of Gunner.

Slang

noun

An individual addicted to sexual or sexualized content.

Derogatory

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Gooner (“someone connected with Arsenal Football Club”).

British usage; Slang

noun

A Vietnamese person.

American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡu.nəɹ/
  • British English: /ˈɡuː.nə/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce gooner?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡu.nəɹ/.
What does gooner mean?
Alternative form of Gunner.
Where does gooner come from?
A corruption of gunner, derived from the Arsenal coat of arms of a cannon.

How to pronounce gooner

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