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[–] xylol@leminal.space 16 points 1 year ago (3 children)

At least now you can refer to yourself in a more simplified way to explain your actions

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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Goon is a hockey term. It's based on, I think, mob culture.

Kids repurposing it is just another case of Fetch.

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[–] onslaught545@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

It was originally used for thugs, like in the Mafia.

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[–] BarrelAgedBoredom@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago

In the context of sexual activity, it originally referred to chem sex (usually stimulants)

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