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Geoyo Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
Goober
I found this video of two new yorkers having an argument on the street:
The recorder repeatedly calls the other guy a "goober", what does that mean? I assume it is an insult but I never heard it before.
The recorder repeatedly calls the other guy a "goober", what does that mean? I assume it is an insult but I never heard it before.
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Goober is an regional (Southern) word for a peanut. It is of African origin. If someone called you a peanut , just imagine if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.
- Goober is an regional (Southern) word for a peanut.
- It is of African origin.
- If someone called you a peanut , just imagine if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.
- The urban dictionary cites both meanings - a wacky goofball (used positively), or a simple-minded dolt (used as an insult).
- So I suppose it's down to the context and tone of voice.
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Goober is an regional (Southern) word for a peanut. It is of African origin.
If someone called you a peanut, just imagine if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.
The urban dictionary cites both meanings - a wacky goofball (used positively), or a simple-minded dolt (used as an insult). So I suppose it's down to the context and tone of voice.
If someone called you a peanut, just imagine if that would be a good thing or a bad thing.
The urban dictionary cites both meanings - a wacky goofball (used positively), or a simple-minded dolt (used as an insult). So I suppose it's down to the context and tone of voice.
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Thank you AlpheccaStars. So it is just another word for "idiot", it seems. I thought it could have some special meaning based on the behavior or appearance of that guy.
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