noun

goomer

GOO-muh

Goomer (noun) means someone who plays video games obsessively, to the point that it dominates their life or social image. Example: “He hasn't left his room in two days — total goomer behavior.”

noun

Someone who plays video games obsessively, to the point that it dominates their life or social image.

"He hasn't left his room in two days — total goomer behavior."

"The meme paints the goomer as pale, hunched, and glued to a controller."

How to use goomer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInternet slang for a gaming addict, used half-mockingly the way "coomer" or "doomer" are.

When to use it

Informal internet slang; you will see it on forums and social media, not in edited writing.

Common pairings

goomer behavior total goomer

Word forms

goomers plural

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Etymology

A 4chan meme word from around 2019, blending "game" with "coomer" (another internet slang term), following the same joke pattern used to name a whole family of Wojak-style internet characters.

· First attested 2019

Class of 2019 goomer joined the language around 2019.

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Rhymes for goomer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “goomer” mean?

The word “goomer” means someone who plays video games obsessively, to the point that it dominates their life or social image. In plain terms, internet slang for a gaming addict, used half-mockingly the way "coomer" or "doomer" are.

How do you pronounce “goomer”?

“Goomer” is pronounced GOO-muh (/ˈɡuːmə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “goomer” in a sentence?

Here is “goomer” used in a sentence: “He hasn't left his room in two days — total goomer behavior.”

What part of speech is “goomer”?

“Goomer” is a noun.

Where does the word “goomer” come from?

The word “goomer” dates back to around 2019. A 4chan meme word from around 2019, blending "game" with "coomer" (another internet slang term), following the same joke pattern used to name a whole family of Wojak-style internet characters.