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Definition goombah

Etymology 1

Probably originates from the Neapolitan cumpà (“buddy, pal”, akin to Italian compare, Sicilian cumpari, Spanish compadre, from Latin compater, literally “godfather”), a word often used to refer to “family friends” or friends close enough to be considered an “aunt” or “uncle”, though not related by blood. To an English-speaking ear, the unaspirated stops of Southern Italian dialects (especially Neapolitan) are interpreted as voiced stops, yielding goombah. Compare South American Spanish cumpa.

Noun

goombah (plural goombahs)

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

Etymology 2

Noun

goombah (plural goombahs)

  1. Alternative form of gumbe, a Jamaican drum.

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HO 4
MA 5
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OM 5

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