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Synonyms of goombah

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Another word for goombah is dago. Other synonyms of goombah are Eyetie, greaseball, guido, guinea and wog.

Synonyms and similar words for goombah

nounA person of Italian descent (often implies the person is connected to Italian organized crime).

  • dagoA person of Italian descent.
  • EyetieAn Italian.
  • greaseball
  • guido
  • guineaA person of Italian descent.
  • wogSomeone of Mediterranean descent, such as an Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Lebanese, Greek, or Maltese person.
  • wopA person of Italian descent.

Meaning of goombah

  1. noun A person of Italian descent (often implies the person is connected to Italian organized crime).
  2. noun A companion, pal, close friend, or associate, especially among Italian-American men. It sometimes has the connotation of an older friend who acts as a patron, protector or adviser.

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Questions about synonyms of goombah

What is another word for goombah?
Goombah has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dago, Eyetie, greaseball, guido, guinea, wog and wop.
What does goombah mean?
Goombah means a person of Italian descent (often implies the person is connected to Italian organized crime).

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