Definition of goons:
(n) :
A thug; a usually muscular henchman with little intelligence.
(n) :
A fool; someone who is silly, stupid, awkward, or outlandish.
(n) :
(US, informal) A hired and paid person who is assigned to terrorize and kill opponents.
(n) :
(ice hockey, derogatory) An enforcer or fighter.
(n) :
(slang) One hired to legally kidnap a child and forcibly transport them to a boot camp, boarding school, wilderness therapy, or a similar rehabilitation facility.
(v) :
(transitive, slang, ice hockey) To act like a goon; to act in an intimidating or aggressive way towards opponents.