"Goombah" is Italian slang for "compadre," which simply means compatriot or
companion.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
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----- Original Message -----
From: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh

> > Another oldie but goodie that I think should come back is 'Goober.'  I'm
> not sure how the heiarchy should work -- is a Goober worse than a Bozo?<
>
> Our word used to be "Goombah."  I guess there is actually a real
definition
> for goombah (an italian hitman or something?), but our group used
> the term to refer to the guy who thinks he's really cool, but actually is
> not
> at all.  Frequently bozos know they are bozos and accept their status.
> Goombah is a bozo derivative, but a bit more defined (at least in our
book).
>
> Mick
> Hilo, Hawaii
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 5:28 AM
> Subject: Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
>
>
> > In a message dated Fri, 25 May 2001  9:05:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM> writes:
> >
> > <<   Some of these bozos should  be
> >   locked up for their own safety.
> >   I note a resurgence in the use of the term "bozo."
> >   A good word, so little used. <snip>>>
> >
> > I like 'Bozo.'  Has good imaging qualities and wide applicability.
> >
> > Another oldie but goodie that I think should come back is 'Goober.'  I'm
> not sure how the heiarchy should work -- is a Goober worse than a Bozo?
> >
> > Chuck
> >