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Definition of goober

goober

/ˈɡuː.bɚ/
goo · ber
Plural:goobers
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• noun

1

North American A foolish, silly, or socially awkward person, often used affectionately or playfully.

Example

"My little brother can be such a lovable goober when he tries to dance in front of the mirror."

2

American A peanut (Arachis hypogaea), especially in the dialect of the Southern United States.

Example

"The roadside stand sold paper bags of hot boiled goobers to travelers passing through Georgia."

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gonorrhea
goo
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goodbye

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century into Southern American English from Bantu languages of Central Africa, specifically Kongo and Kimbundu nguba ('peanut'), brought to North America by enslaved West and Central Africans.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goober. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goober
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