Gooner
/ˈɡuː.nər/noun
A slang term for a fan of Arsenal Football Club.
Did you know?The term 'Gooner' is thought to derive from 'Goon', an archaic term for a fool or someone who acts irrationally, hinting at a playful self-deprecating identity among fans.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
gone
“To be in a state of foolishness or absent-mindedness.”
15th Century
English
goon
“A term for a stupid person or a fool.”
19th Century
English
goon
“A hired thug or enforcer, connoting a sense of aggressive foolishness.”
Late 20th Century
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Gooner
“A playful moniker for Arsenal fans, embracing a sense of loyalty and folly.”