goober
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1goo·ber

noun \ˈgü-bər, ˈg-\

Definition of GOOBER

Southern & Midland
: peanut

Origin of GOOBER

of Bantu origin; akin to Kimbundu ŋguba peanut
First Known Use: 1834

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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2goober

noun

Definition of GOOBER

slang
: a naive, ignorant, or foolish person

Origin of GOOBER

earlier slang goob, goober kiss, pimple, penis, probably of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1980

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