Etymology

jestergoon

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Today it means: To use comedic antics or humor as a way to attract attention, especially female attention, in a misguided or foolish manner. Full definition →

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The story

jester + -goon (“to strive towards something in a misguided way”)

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.