English Dictionary

gooning

noun

(neologism) A form of legal kidnapping in which children perceived as being troubled are forcibly transported to boot camps, boarding schools, wilderness therapy, or similar rehabilitation facilities, often conducted by a group of intimidating men ("goons") under cover of darkness.

I saw a gooning at the park.

意味（1）

(neologism) A form of legal kidnapping in which children perceived as being troubled are forcibly transported to boot camps, boarding schools, wilderness therapy, or similar rehabilitation facilities, often conducted by a group of intimidating men ("goons") under cover of darkness.

Hired by their parents, these people bring them, usually by plane, to the wilderness program. The official name for this is transporting. The slang term is gooning, as in taken by goons.]