noun
goober
GOO-buh
Goober (noun) means US informal term for a peanut. Example: “The vendor sold roasted goobers at the fair.”
noun
1
US informal term for a peanut.
"The vendor sold roasted goobers at the fair."
2
A foolish, silly, or awkward person, usually meant affectionately.
"He's such a goober, but you can't help liking him."
How to use goober
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a peanut (Southern US usage) or a lovable dork.
When to use it
Very informal and mostly affectionate rather than insulting when applied to a person.
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Word forms
- Plural
- goobers
- Third person singular
- goobers
- Past tense
- goobered
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Etymology
Reached English via Gullah from the Kongo word nguba, meaning "peanut."
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Rhymes for goober
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What does “goober” mean?
The word “goober” means uS informal term for a peanut. In plain terms, either a peanut (Southern US usage) or a lovable dork.
How do you pronounce “goober”?
“Goober” is pronounced GOO-buh (/ˈɡubɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “goober” in a sentence?
Here is “goober” used in a sentence: “The vendor sold roasted goobers at the fair.”
What part of speech is “goober”?
“Goober” is a noun.
How many meanings does “goober” have?
“Goober” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: uS informal term for a peanut.
