Gofer

/ˈɡoʊfər/

noun

A person who is hired to do various tasks for someone else, often involving running errands.

As a gofer, he was responsible for bringing coffee and handling small errands for the executives.

Informal

office assistant, errand runner, lackey

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Pro Tip 1/3

'Gofer' usually implies subservience or a lower status in the workplace.

'In a corporate environment, being a gofer may not always be seen positively.'

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The term 'gofer' is thought to have originated from the phrase 'go for' or 'go for this or that.'

'Understanding the origin helps in grasping its informal tone.'

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Often depicted in films and TV shows as a comic stereotype

'Many comedies portray gofers in exaggerated, humorous roles.'

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