noun
goober
GOO-buh
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.
Word Forms
goobered past tense, goobers plural, goobers singular
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Etymology
Reached English via Gullah from the Kongo word nguba, meaning "peanut."