noun

goober

GOO-buh

Goober (noun) means US informal term for a peanut. Example: “The vendor sold roasted goobers at the fair.”

noun

US informal term for a peanut.

"The vendor sold roasted goobers at the fair."

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 notes

In 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.

goobered past tense, goobers plural, goobers singular

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The vendor sold roasted _____ at the fair.

Reached English via Gullah from the Kongo word nguba, meaning "peanut."

peanut earthnut groundnut goober pea monkey nut

peanut earthnut groundnut

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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.

peanut earthnut groundnut