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goon spoon
What does goon spoon mean?
A shovel — specifically the one the apprentice, labourer or new hire ends up holding all day. 'Goon' is the unskilled muscle, 'spoon' is the shape of the blade. Slightly mocking, mostly affectionate. If the foreman tells you to grab a goon spoon, your day just got long.
"Welcome to the crew kid, here's your goon spoon, that trench isn't digging itself."
Frequently asked questions
What is a goon spoon?
A goon spoon is a shovel — the tool you hand to the new guy on the job.
How do you use goon spoon in a sentence?
"Grab the goon spoon and start digging."
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