goombah

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈɡumbɑ/
• (British) IPA: /ɡuːmˈbɑː/

Noun

goombah (plural goombahs)

1. (US, slang, pejorative, ethnic slur) A person of Italian descent.

   Synonyms: dago, Eyetie, greaseball, Guido, guinea, wog, wop

2. (US, slang) A companion, pal, close friend, or associate, used especially among Italian-American men. It sometimes has the connotation of an older friend who acts as a patron, protector or adviser.

Noun

goombah (plural goombahs)

1. Alternative form of gumbe, a List of Caribbean drums.

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