goodman

noun

good·man | \ ˈgu̇d-mən

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Definition of goodman

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 archaic : the master of a household

2 archaic : mr.

Goodman

biographical name

Good·man | \ ˈgu̇d-mən

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Definition of Goodman (Entry 2 of 2)

Benjamin David 1909–1986 Benny Goodman American musician and bandleader

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Goodman saw problems with his frame and too much positivity. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "'Dancing With the Stars' stuns again," 15 May 2017

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