Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goombah
Noun
ˈɡuːm.bɑː
Definition
A term used to refer to a close friend or buddy, often in an affectionate or informal way.
Examples
- After work, I met up with my goombah to grab some pizza.
- He’s my goombah; we’ve been friends since childhood.
Meaning
In Italian-American slang, ‘goombah’ typically denotes a male friend or a person of Italian descent, often used to imply a sense of camaraderie.
Synonyms
- Buddy
- Pal
- Chum
- Comrade
