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Awkward vs Goonie - What's the difference?

awkward | goonie |

As an adverb awkward

is (obsolete) in a backwards direction.

As an adjective awkward

is lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

As a noun goonie is

any of several albatrosses, especially the , that dwell primarily on islands in the pacific ocean, often near naval bases.

awkward

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (obsolete) In a backwards direction.
  • *, Bk.V, Ch.x:
    • Than groned the knyght for his grymme woundis, and gyrdis to Sir Gawayne and awkewarde hym strykes, and.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments
    • John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
  • Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
    • That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
    An awkward silence had fallen.
  • Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction
    • I'm very awkward at parties.
    Things get very awkward whenever 60-year old men use cheesy pick-up lines on me.
  • Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle
    • He's a right awkward chap.
    These cabinets are going to be very awkward when we move.

    Synonyms

    * (lacking dexterity) clumsy, ungraceful, unhandy, lubberly * (lacking social skill) maladroit

    Antonyms

    * (having dexterity) dexterous, graceful, skillful, gainly * (having social skills) cool, amiable

    Derived terms

    * awkwardly * awkwardness

    goonie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * gooney * gooney bird * goony

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of several albatrosses, especially the , that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
  • (slang) a foolish, silly, or awkward person or thing; a goon.

    • See also

    * goon

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