jestergoon

== English == === Etymology === jester +‎ -goon (“to strive towards something in a misguided way”) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdʒɛs.tɚ.ɡuːn/ === Verb === jestergoon (third-person singular simple present jestergoons, present participle jestergooning, simple past and past participle jestergooned) (Internet slang, incel slang) To use comedic antics or humor as a way to attract attention, especially female attention, in a misguided or foolish manner. ==== Usage notes ==== Similar to jestermaxx, but the -goon suffix implies the behavior is perceived as misguided, desperate, or foolish rather than strategic. ==== Related terms ==== jestermaxx -goon -maxx