Goober
noun
A slang term for a person who is silly or goofy.
He’s such a goober; he always makes us laugh with his silly jokes.
Often appears as...
- goober moment
- goober humor
Usage tips
Informal
silly person, goofy individual, lovable fool
noun
A colloquial term for peanut, especially in the Southern United States.
At the fair, I bought a bag of goobers to snack on.
Often appears as...
- boiled goobers
- goober farmer
Usage tips
Colloquial
roasted peanuts, boiled goobers, peanut snacks
noun
A slang term for a person who is silly or goofy.
He’s such a goober; he always makes us laugh with his silly jokes.
Often appears as...
- goober moment
- goober humor
Usage tips
Informal
silly person, goofy individual, lovable fool
noun
A colloquial term for peanut, especially in the Southern United States.
At the fair, I bought a bag of goobers to snack on.
Often appears as...
- boiled goobers
- goober farmer
Usage tips
Colloquial
roasted peanuts, boiled goobers, peanut snacks
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
The word 'goober' is often used in casual conversation among friends to describe someone's clumsy actions.
You’re such a goober for tripping over that mat.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Term
Using 'goober' invokes a playful tone, making it a light-hearted insult or term of endearment.
She’s a real goober but we love her for it.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In American culture, peanuts are often affectionately called goobers in certain regions, which can link the word to comfort food.
I had some goobers while watching the game.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
The word 'goober' is often used in casual conversation among friends to describe someone's clumsy actions.
You’re such a goober for tripping over that mat.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Term
Using 'goober' invokes a playful tone, making it a light-hearted insult or term of endearment.
She’s a real goober but we love her for it.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In American culture, peanuts are often affectionately called goobers in certain regions, which can link the word to comfort food.
I had some goobers while watching the game.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
The word 'goober' is often used in casual conversation among friends to describe someone's clumsy actions.
You’re such a goober for tripping over that mat.
Pro Tip 2/3Endearing Term
Using 'goober' invokes a playful tone, making it a light-hearted insult or term of endearment.
She’s a real goober but we love her for it.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In American culture, peanuts are often affectionately called goobers in certain regions, which can link the word to comfort food.
I had some goobers while watching the game.
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